José María Giménez
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Gimenez is on the bench for Sunday's match against Cape Verde.
Analysis: Gimenez is back with his team as expected Sunday after he trained this week, with the defender fit for a bench role. He will hope to see time to test his legs after an absence from their opening match. He does hold enough quality to enter the starting XI in future matches, something to watch for once fully fit.
Back in training, expected on bench
Gimenez (ankle) appeared in Saturday's practice with the Uruguayan national team but was included in the substitutes unit ahead of Sunday's clash with Cape Verde, Joaquin Pisa of El Observador reports.
Analysis: Gimenez will likely sit a second straight game on the bench or get few minutes of play in the best-case scenario after struggling with an ankle injury and missing Friday's training session. However, his return to regular work means he should be available Sunday, giving a great news to the Uruguayan squad. If Gimenez continues to progress in his recovery, he'll challenge Mathias Olivera and Sebastian Caceres for starts at some point in the latter stages of the competition.
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