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Laxalt for Rodriguez in Uruguay Copa America squad

Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez has opted to replace the injured Cristian Rodriguez with uncapped Diego Laxalt in his Copa America squad.

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Diego Laxalt has been called up as a replacement for Cristian Rodriguez in Uruguay's Copa America Centenario squad.

Experienced winger Rodriguez, who plays his club football for Independiente, is suffering from a problem with scar tissue.

According to Uruguay's medical staff, there is no certainty the 30-year-old will recover in time to participate in the competition.

As a consequence, Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez has selected the uncapped Laxalt, who joined Inter in 2013 but is yet to make a Serie A appearance for the Nerazzurri, going on loan to Bologna, Empoli and most recently Genoa.

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Uruguay, who won the competition for the fourth time in 2011, begin their Copa America campaign by taking on Group C opponents Mexico on June 5, followed by matches against Venezuela and Jamaica.

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