Atletico Madrid's José María Giménez: Won't play in WC opener

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Gimenez (ankle) won't be available for Monday's World Cup opener against Saudi Arabia, according to Soledad Cejas of DSports.

Analysis:

Uruguay manager Marcelo Bielsa has made a decision regarding Gimenez, and the center-back won't be risked to avoid further complications in his recovery from injury. This means Santi Bueno is pretty much a lock to start at center-back. Gimenez will aim to return in the team's second group-stage match against Cape Verde on Sunday, June 21.

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