Tim Vickery

They hardly crossed the halfway line.

And it's been like that for... And this is not what Bielsa wants to do.

So they're in a terrible state.

However, this is where Uruguay can be dangerous.

A little bit of backs to the wall.

They like that.

And the format of the World Cup...

does give you the possibility just to play your way into the tournament.

They're going to have to find their mojo in the course of the tournament.

Maybe relieved by the news that Bielsa will step down after the competition.

They don't have to put up with him anymore.

You wonder if his brand of aloof eccentricity works with today's younger players who perhaps need a little bit, would like a little bit more

more conversation.

But if they can get Darwin Nunes back into form, there is still something there.

There is still a possibility, although they are starting from a very, very low ebb.

The total opposite of that are Ecuador.

You mentioned the Brazilian defenders in the Champions League final.

Ecuadorian, one on each side.

You know, Pacho of Paris Saint-Germain, Hinkapia of Arsenal.

They've got another terrific one, Ordonez, who I'm sure is going to be at a big club.