Ronald Araújo clarified on Sunday that his halftime substitution during Uruguay's 3-1 victory over Panama was due to feeling dizzy and dehydrated, not because of an injury.

In the mixed zone, the Barcelona center-back appeared cheerful and assured everyone that he felt fine after the match, which took place in Miami (USA) under high temperature and humidity.

"We are happy with the win. It was important to start on the right foot," the defender noted.

Uruguay's coach Marcelo Bielsa mentioned in the post-match press conference that Araújo was substituted at halftime by José María Giménez due to "a health-related issue," without providing further details.