Uruguay head coach Diego Alonso has explained why he has included Manchester United youngster Facundo Pellistri in his latest squad despite a lack of opportunities on loan at Alaves this season.
Pellistri has been named in the squad for Uruguay's upcoming clashes with Mexico, the USA and Jamaica. The three fixtures are friendlies and will be Uruguay's latest batch of warm-up matches ahead of the World Cup starting in November.
The United youngster has struggled for opportunities at Alaves this term, making just 23 appearances in all competitions — most of which came from the substitutes bench. He failed to register a single goal or assist, as Alaves finished bottom of La Liga, suffering relegation for the first time since being promoted in 2016.