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Uruguay were largely regarded as one of the favourites in this year’s Copa America competition, alongside hosts Brazil.

And that’s exactly why everyone was slightly taken aback by their unexpected elimination from the tournament, following an unsuccessful penalty shootout against Peru.

Lucas Torreira, a rising favourite amongst Arsenal fans and a second-half substitute in the defeat, took to

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Even though he was not a part of the starting line-up, Torreira featured from the 57th minute onward but unfortunately to no great effect as Uruguay had a total of three goals disallowed by VAR.

The message was aimed at the fans and his teammates, thanking everyone for their affection and support and vowing to keep trying and to come back stronger next time.

As for his Premier League campaign, he managed 34 appearances for Arsenal in 2018/19, scoring and assisting twice.

Even though his future at the club was somewhat uncertain, now it’s increasingly likely that he will, in fact, very much be a Gunner come next season.