The report says Uruguay opened the Asian tour with a 3-1 defeat by Japan before responding against South Korea and India. Forlan appeared most encouraged by the performance in Seoul, where he felt his team controlled the contest from the opening stages.
“We scored some high-quality goals and controlled the tempo from the start,” he reportedly added. “In the second half we could have scored a fifth or sixth goal.”
That assessment points to more than a positive scoreline. Forlan wants Uruguay to dictate matches against strong opposition, rather than rely solely on the individual quality that has traditionally been central to the team’s identity.
The tour also reportedly gave several players their first senior international appearances, while established members were praised for helping create a supportive environment.
“The feeling was great,” Forlan said, according to the report. “The team showed its quality throughout. We were able to give debuts to several players and the established ones performed at a very high level.”
That balance could prove important. Uruguay’s next phase will require younger players to be introduced without weakening the competitive edge expected from the national side.
Forlan is also reported to have been encouraged by the willingness of players to join the squad during a period of change. “What gave me the most peace of mind was their backing, their desire to come,” he said.
One strong window cannot define a new era, particularly after a reported World Cup disappointment and a managerial transition. But it can establish a tone.
The next international break will show whether Uruguay can reproduce the intensity, control and togetherness Forlan praised-or whether the Seoul performance remains an isolated high point.