Zapopan, June 26 -- Uruguay players have reportedly held a meeting with head coach Marcelo Bielsa ahead of their crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H clash against Spain, voicing concerns over the team's demanding training sessions and tactical approach, according to Uruguyan Sports News site El Espectador Deportes.

The report claimed that Sergio Rochet, Manuel Ugarte, Rodrigo Bentancur and Federico Valverde requested a private talk with the head coach Bielsa before Friday's (local time) fixture against Spain.

According to the report, the players told Bielsa they were unhappy with the intensity of the training style, claiming the workload had left several teammates nursing injuries. The group also reportedly urged the coach to alter his ...