Luis Suarez named in Uruguay Olympic squad

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has been named in Uruguay's squad for the Olympic Games.

The 25-year-old will be joined by Napoli striker Edinson Cavani and Palermo midfielder Edigio Arevalo Rios as the three over-age players in the 18-man party.

With an official announcement to be made on Monday, coach Oscar Tabarez will pick the same players that featured in a recent friendly against Central Espanol.

Uruguay have been pitted with Senegal, the UAE and hosts Great Britain in Group A of the tournament.