Uruguay at the World Cup drew their opener without injured stars De Arrascaeta and Araújo. How Bielsa's side copes, and the path past Cape Verde.
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Key Facts
—The result. Uruguay drew 1-1 with Saudi Arabia in their opening match on June 15 in Miami.
—The absences. Creative midfielder Giorgian de Arrascaeta and defender Ronald Araújo both missed the game injured.
—The defence. Captain José María Giménez was also held back, leaving coach Marcelo Bielsa to rebuild his back line.
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