Dutch journalist Valentijn Driessen has voiced strong criticism of Uruguay following their elimination from the World Cup on Friday.
Uruguay lost 0-1 to Spain, finishing third in their group with two points after draws against Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia.
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Cape Verde advanced as the second-place team with three points from three draws.
Driessen Targets Goalkeeper Muslera
Much of the focus was on goalkeeper Fernando Muslera, who made a critical error leading to Spain's opening goal and was substituted at halftime.
Speaking on the Kick-Off podcast, Driessen said Muslera should not have played in the tournament. "That would have been better for this man to do before the tournament.
This whole tournament he plays poorly. I always find him a mediocre goalkeeper, because you cannot rely on him," Driessen stated.
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He added that Muslera "occasionally makes huge blunders" and noted his erratic behavior on the field.
Driessen also criticized Uruguay's overall playing style.
"I am so overjoyed that those Uruguayans are home," he said, calling the team "a bunch of butchers" and claiming they are "even less civil than Argentina."
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He concluded by dismissing the remaining tournament matchups involving Uruguay's regional rivals.
