October 16th 2024.
During Uruguay's World Cup qualifying match against Ecuador, Manchester United's midfielder Manuel Ugarte suffered an injury, adding to the club's growing list of concerns. The 23-year-old, who joined United from Paris Saint-Germain, has been used sparingly by coach Erik ten Hag and was not even included in the team's recent matches against Porto and Aston Villa.
However, Ugarte was given the opportunity to start against Ecuador, after playing the full 90 minutes in Uruguay's previous game against Peru. He was partnered with Real Madrid's Federico Valverde in the middle of the park in Montevideo. Despite completing a full game just once since joining United, Ugarte seemed on track to finish the match against Ecuador. But towards the end, he fell to the ground in discomfort and had to be substituted for Nicolas Fonseca. According to Uruguayan outlet Tenfield, Ugarte complained of muscle pain in his right thigh and received treatment from Uruguay's doctor, Enrique Ramos.
It is unclear how serious the injury is, but it raises doubts about Ugarte's availability for United's upcoming game against Brentford. The midfielder has had a steady start to his career at Old Trafford, but this injury adds to the frustrations of the club during this international break. Lisandro Martinez, Alejandro Garnacho, Kobbie Mainoo, Amad Diallo, Mason Mount, and Harry Maguire are all struggling with fitness, while Luke Shaw, Leny Yoro, and Tyrell Malacia are long-term absentees. In addition, summer signing Noussair Mazraoui recently underwent surgery for heart palpitations and is expected to be out for at least a month.
The start of the 2024/25 season has been disappointing for United, as they currently sit in 14th place in the Premier League table. Last season, they finished in 8th place, their lowest ever finish in the Premier League, and this season's start is their worst since the league began in its current format. Despite the rumors and speculation surrounding his future, coach Ten Hag still has the support of United's hierarchy. The club continues to face challenges, but they remain determined to turn their season around and achieve success.
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