Sebastián Cáceres
CB
Ball-Playing Centre Back
Aug 18, 1999 (26)
Right
6'0"
176 lb
Active defensively in draw
Caceres generated two shots (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Monday's 1-1 draw versus Saudi Arabia. He also added five clearances and won four aerial duels.
Analysis: Caceres had to deal with the threat of Firas Al Buraikan, but the Club America center-back did a good job in the air and clearing the ball. The two shots were an added bonus, though Caceres was one of 10 Uruguay players who recorded two or more shots. With Ronald Araujo (calf) still out and Jose Maria Gimenez uncertain due to ankle problems, Caceres should remain in the XI to face Cape Verde on Sunday.
Starts in defense
Caceres (concussion) is in the starting XI for Monday's match against Saudi Arabia.
Analysis: Caceres is back in the team after a slight worry with a concussion, as the defender is in the starting XI immediately to start the tournament. With Jose Maria Gimenez (ankle) still not fully fit and Ronald Araujo (calf) out for the time being, he is set to start at center-back for the time being, until one of the two recovers.
Trending toward starting Monday
Caceres (concussion) has been participating in full training and is expected to start Monday against Saudi Arabia, according to Montevideo.com.uy.
Analysis: Caceres has been training in full over the last few days and figures to be a starter for the World Cup opener on a defensive line that will miss Ronald Araujo (calf) and will also be without Jose Maria Gimenez (ankle) at 100 percent. Caceres has been training as part of the projected starting XI in recent sessions, forming the center-back pairing with Santi Bueno.
Called up for World Cup
Caceres (concussion) has been called up for the World Cup, but has yet to see an update on his health, according to 889Noticias.MX.
Analysis: Caceres is yet to see the field since a facial blow in league play, but has been called up by Uruguay either way, as the defender will join them for the World Cup. However, he is met with some questions, as his last appearance was May 3, and he arrived at the Uruguayan training grounds with a mask for protection. It does appear he is then trending in the right direction as the tournament approaches, likely to need to play with a mask if deemed fit, although he is set for more of a rotational role either way.
Suffers multiple injuries from blow
Caceres (concussion) sustained a direct facial blow which led to his substitution in Sunday's draw with Pumas, with his team now confirming that he also has a fractured zygomatic arch and eye trauma.
Analysis: Caceres could miss upcoming league games following his exit from the opening playoffs clash, but his return is expected to depend on his progress. With Israel Reyes (international duty) not with the team, Ramon Juarez and Miguel Vazquez will likely take the center-back spots in immediate contests. If the Uruguayan spends several weeks on the sidelines, his participation in the World Cup may be at risk, even though he's currently considered as a depth option for his country.
Subs off with concussion Sunday
Caceres left under concussion protocol during Sunday's 3-3 draw versus Pumas.
Analysis: Caceres was forced to exit the field in the second half after an active performance in the derby. Given that his substitution triggered the concussion protocol, the defender should miss the second leg of the Liga MX quarterfinals, meaning he would return to club play this season only if he recovers quickly and the team advances to the next round. With Israel Reyes working with the Mexican national team, Ramon Juarez and Miguel Vazquez will be expected to start at center-back while Caceres is out.
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