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Luis Suarez is among the star names in the 23-man Uruguay squad for this summer's Copa America in the United States. Suarez made his competitive international return in March after serving his FIFA ban for biting Italy's Giorgio Chiellini during the 2014 World Cup, and the Barcelona star represents a major asset to Uruguay, who reached the quarterfinal stage in last summer's Copa America. Coach Oscar Tabarez has also included Nicolas Lodeiro in the squad even though the Boca Juniors midfielder is still recovering from a knee injury, while Middlesbrough loanee Gaston Ramirez makes the cut despite suffering a nasty shin injury against Brighton last week. The squad also includes key players such as Atletico Madrid duo Diego Godin and Jose Maria Gimenez and Paris Saint-Germain forward Edinson Cavani. Uruguay open their Copa America campaign against Mexico at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, AZ, on June 5. Uruguay's 23-man squad for the 2016 Copa America Goalkeepers: Fernando Muslera (Galatasaray), Martin Silva (Vasco da Gama), Martin Campana (Independiente). Defenders: Maximiliano Pereira (Porto), Mauricio Victorino (Nacional), Jose Maria Gimenez (Atletico Madrid), Diego Godin, Sebastian Coates (Sporting Lisbon), Alvaro Pereira (Getafe), Jorge Fucile (Nacional). Midfielders: Mathias Corujo (Universidad de Chile), Nicolas Lodeiro (Boca Juniors), Alvaro Gonzalez (Atlas), Carlos Sanchez (Monterrey), Egidio Arevalo Rios (Atlas), Matias Vecino (Fiorentina), Cristian Rodriguez (Independiente), Gaston Ramirez (Middlesbrough). Forwards: Luis Suarez (Barcelona), Edinson Cavani (PSG), Diego Rolan (Bordeaux), Abel Hernandez (Hull City), Cristhian Stuani (Middlesbrough).
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