Uruguay captain Valverde was interviewed after the 1-1 draw with Saudi Arabia in their opening group stage match of the FIFA World Cup.
Speaking about the 1-1 result of the match, Valverde said: "I think the first match did affect us, there was some nervousness and anxiety, always wanting to score as soon as possible. "
"In the second half, we played more like ourselves and closer to what the coach wanted. To be honest, it was indeed a bit frustrating and even angering, but as captain, I am very satisfied with the efforts of all my teammates. "