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Spain national football team
Confederations Cup | Groups
Jun 16, 2013 at 11pm UK
 
Uruguay national football team

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Xavi talks up Luis Suarez, Diego Forlan, Edinson Cavani

Xavi talks up Suarez, Forlan, Cavani
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Spain midfielder Xavi talks up the threat posed by Uruguayan forwards Luis Suarez, Edinson Cavani and Diego Forlan ahead of their game in the Confederations Cup.

Spain midfielder Xavi has heaped praise on Uruguay trio Edinson Cavani, Luis Suarez and Diego Forlan ahead of their game tonight.

La Roja meet the South Americans in the Confederations Cup and the Barcelona schemer has talked up the threat posed by the three forwards ahead of the contest.

"Luis Suarez is a decisive player and one who makes the difference. He is a nuisance to the defence just as Diego Forlan and Edinson Cavani are," Xavi told reporters.

"They have a great team. Against Uruguay and any team we must be very dynamic, have quick ball movement and open up the field.

"The system does not change [without Xabi Alonso], but only the players starting in the XI. Xabi gives great balance and is a significant absence."

Host nation Brazil kicked off the tournament with a 3-0 win against Japan in Group A on Saturday.

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