Man Utd confirm Ugarte knee injury in Uruguay World Cup defeat

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Manchester United have confirmed Uruguay midfielder Manuel Ugarte suffered knee ligament damage in a World Cup defeat against Spain.

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Ugarte was stretchered off in the first half after twisting awkwardly while making a tackle in the build-up to Spain’s winning goal in Guadalajara.

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The 25-year-old held his head in his hands while leaving the pitch and reports suggest he could be sidelined for several months.

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Ugarte was assessed by Uruguay’s medical staff on Saturday and will now travel to Manchester for further tests.

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“Manchester United can confirm that Manuel Ugarte has suffered a knee ligament injury while representing Uruguay in Friday’s World Cup group-stage match against Spain,” the Premier League club said on Sunday.

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“Assessment of the injury is ongoing to determine the best course of treatment and the rehabilitation timescale.

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“Everyone wishes Manuel a successful recovery and we will be supporting him every step of the way.”

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Ugarte’s future at Old Trafford is uncertain after he failed to make an appearance for Michael Carrick’s team following their defeat against Leeds in April.

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He joined United from Paris Saint-Germain in 2024 and has scored two goals in 69 appearances in all competitions.

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AFP

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