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Dudamel wary of difficult Uruguay task

Uruguay faces Venezuela on Thursday and a loss could see the side eliminated from the Copa America Centenario in the group stages.

Venezuela coach Rafael Dudamel is well aware of the difficult challenge ahead for his side as it prepares to face Uruguay in the Copa America Centenario.

Venezuela opened the tournament with a 1-0 win over Jamaica on Sunday courtesy of Josef Martinez's strike in the 15th minute.

Uruguay, meanwhile, suffered a 3-1 loss at the hands of Mexico, leaving the side bottom of Group C after the first round of games.

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A defeat to Venezuela on Thursday would leave Uruguay on the brink of elimination in the United States, and Dudamel is wary of the threat a wounded Uruguay brings.