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#1 Lucas Torreira (Uruguay)
All the players on this list are attacking ones, therefore Lucas Torreira bucks this trend as he seeks to help his nation Uruguay go deep into the world cup. A defensive midfielder by trade, Torreira currently plays for Sampdoria in Serie A.
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Uruguay, generally play two world-class strikers Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani up front, meaning that the midfield has a huge job of covering their defence. This is where Torreira’s doggedness and determination could help Uruguay compensate for their attacking talents.
A good passer of the ball, Torreira would most likely form a midfield partnership with Juventus’s Rodrigo Bentancur. Both players will be crucial as Uruguay start favorites in a group comprising of hosts Russia, Salah-led Egypt and Saudi Arabia.
