International Friendly: Chile v Uruguay

Suarez played the full 90 minutes and scored in his country's 3-3 draw with Costa Rica last Thursday, but will not feature in Santiago as he continues to regain full fitness following his four-month ban for biting.

While the loss of their all-time record goalscorer is undoubtedly a blow for Uruguay, his return to Spain does at least give coach Oscar Tabarez the opportunity to look at alternatives ahead of next year's Copa America. 

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