The midfielder confirmed "everything Luis said is true" about the environment created by Bielsa in Uruguay's national team.

Last week, former Barcelona striker Luis Suarez made waves when he took aim at Uruguay head coach Marcelo Bielsa. El Pistolero issued several strong accusations, which included claiming that Bielsa

Uruguay had a strong Copa America, at times displaying expansive and attractive football under Bielsa. However, their participation was marred by a chaotic incident of fan violence between Uruguay’s players and Colombia supporters following Uruguay’s elimination from the competition in the semifinal stage.