According to Sport1, after being eliminated from the FIFA World Cup group stage, Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa lost his temper. Bielsa yelled at the TV crew before his pitch-side interview because he felt they were too slow.
"Hurry up!" Bielsa shouted and gestured. After the female reporter finally started asking questions, the 70-year-old coach responded curtly: "I failed to fully utilize the potential of the Uruguayan players."
A rare TV interview for Bielsa
Regarding captain Federico Valverde being substituted early and not looking at Bielsa when he left the field, the coach offered only a brief explanation. He said that Viñas was brought on to increase attacking threat.
When asked what he said to Fernando Muslera after substituting him, Bielsa replied: "Nothing!"
Bielsa was also merciless with himself
Later at the press conference, Bielsa also mercilessly criticized himself. "Uruguayan journalists and fans have every right to blame me. I am responsible and must accept that."
His contract will expire at the end of this tournament. Bielsa said: "My time here will be remembered as a period that left nothing."
For "La Celeste", this FIFA World Cup was another disappointment. Like four years ago, the two-time FIFA World Cup champions were eliminated in the group stage once again.
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