Marcelo Bielsa suspended for decisive Copa América group sport in opposition to USMNT

Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa has been suspended by South American soccer’s governing physique for popping out late for the second half of the primary two América matches and can miss his workforce’s group stage finale in opposition to the US on Monday.

The Confederation of South American Soccer stated on Sunday that Bielsa broke event guidelines and it fined the Uruguayan Soccer Affiliation $15,000.

Copa América rules say gamers have to be on the pitch at a sure time after the break and might be warned after a primary violation. The sanction got here after the second violation. Uruguay got here out late for the second half in victories over Panama and Bolivia. Bielsa’s aspect returned to the pitch 90 seconds late in opposition to Bolivia.

Bielsa’s penalty is identical given by Conmebol to 3 different Argentine coaches – Lionel Scaloni (Argentina), Ricardo Gareca (Chile) and Fernando Batista (Venezuela) – for a similar cause through the event being held within the US.

“I feel they should make a small adjustment to see if they will get the instances proper,” Peru coach Jorge Fossati stated. “On the finish of the primary half, it’s not the suitable second to set the stopwatch – that should occur while you get to the locker room,” he added. “In a number of stadiums the locker room is a kilometer away, they should see that.”

In search of their report sixteenth Copa América title, Uruguay have blitzed their manner by the opening two video games of the competitors. They sit on six factors on the high of Group C due to convincing wins over Panama and Bolivia – and have a plus-seven aim distinction. They may advance to the knockout rounds with at the very least a draw on Monday in opposition to the US in Kansas Metropolis. The US have three factors and a plus-one aim distinction, whereas Panama sit on three factors with a minus-one aim distinction.

The ultimate sport of Group C might be a decisive one for the USMNT and coach Gregg Berhalter, whose job is on the road after a poor begin to the event. They should higher Panama’s outcome in opposition to Bolivia. Beating one of many event favorites is an enormous ask, however their job might be made simpler by the absence of Bielsa.