COVID-19 Sidelining Uruguay Star: England and Algeria Friendlies Without Nahitan Nandez
24 March 2026
Nandez sidelined by COVID-19 ahead of March friendlies
Uruguayan midfielder Nahitan Nandez has tested positive for coronavirus, ruling him out of Uruguay's March friendlies against England and Algeria.
Head coach Marcelo Bielsa had been planning to call up the midfielder for the camp, but the club notified the federation of his infection.
With England on March 27 and Algeria on March 31, Nandez will miss both matches.
The 30-year-old has been in fine form for Al Qadsiah this season, featuring in 28 games with seven goals and eight assists.
Nandez has earned 71 caps for Uruguay since his 2015 debut, contributing four assists but no goals at the international level.
Punchline 1: If jokes traveled as fast as flu, this article would need a bigger stadium. Punchline 2: Don’t worry Nahitan, the bench is a VIP area with the best seating in town.
Punchline 3: When life gives you a pandemic, make sure the subtitles don’t steal your spotlight on the pitch.
