Montevideo, Nov. 7 -- Midfielder Federico Valverde has been recalled to Uruguay's squad for friendlies against Argentina and the Dominican Republic, the Uruguayan Football Association (AUF) said on Friday.
The 28-year-old missed the South American team's friendlies against Japan, South Korea and India in September and October due to a sprained ankle.
As expected, head coach Diego Forlan also called up Liverpool defender Ronald Araujo, Tottenham midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur and Diriyah striker Darwin Nunez.
The only player included from a local club was uncapped goalkeeper Sebastian Jaume, who plays for Montevideo-based club Albion FC.
Uruguay will face Argentina at La Bombonera in Buenos Aires on November 13 before hosting the Dominican...