Valverde: “Nos jugaron en contra los nervios del debut”

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Federico Valverde acknowledged Uruguay's frustration after losing their World Cup opener to Saudi Arabia, but pointed to signs of improvement in the second half. The captain attributed the defeat to debut-match nerves, saying they played against themselves as much as their opponent. Despite the loss, Valverde promised the team would work to secure a win in their next match, signaling resolve rather than panic after an underwhelming start.