Uruguayans can fire, says Forlan

Jul 10, 2010 |

Port Elizabeth, July 9: Striker Diego Forlan says he is confident that Uruguay will have the measure of Germany in Saturday’s World Cup third place play-off in Port Elizabeth.

“I think it will be an attractive game — Germany play very good football. But we also have our style of play. I hope it will be a good game — but our goal is to go out there and win this third place for Uruguay,” said the Atletico Madrid forward, who has scored four goals at the tournament.

Forlan had to go off in the final minutes of Tuesday’s 2-3 semifinal loss to Holland. But he insists he will be back and raring to go on Saturday. “I am a little tired — we have had a lot of games and now we’re into the final training sessions but after an intense year it’s normal (to feel fatigue),” he said.

Forlan has had an impressive season with his exploits here and also leading Atletico to the Europa League title where he scored both their goals in the 2-1 win over English side Fulham.

Now he hopes to give the Uruguayan fans an exciting send off after the two-times champions’ most successful campaign for 40 years. “I want to show my thanks to the people who have supported us. The important thing is to out there and get this third place,” he says.

Strike partner Luis Suarez — back from suspension following his controversial handball against Ghana in the quarterfinals which earned him a straight red card — is also looking forward to facing the Germans.

“With (Diego) Forlan and ‘El Loco’ (Sebastian Abreu), and with Sebastian Fernandez we have some good aces in the pack,” said the Ajax striker.

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