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Manchester United are waiting to find out the extent of the injury that forced midfielder Manuel Ugarte off the pitch on a stretcher. Spain lost 1-0 to Uruguay in the World Cup In Guadalajara.
Ugarte twisted awkwardly as he tried to make a tackle in the build-up to Spain’s winning goal, sparking fears the 25-year-old, who looked dejected as he left the field, was in big trouble.
United will wait for Uruguay’s medical staff to give them an update before deciding on the best course of action.
Ugarte went into the World Cup knowing he would likely be in the shop window this summer as United prioritized rebuilding their midfield this summer.
The £50.8m arrival from Paris Saint-Germain in 2024 did not live up to expectations during his time at Old Trafford and did not feature for a minute in the home Premier League defeat to Leeds on 13 April.
It was widely expected that he would move on either permanently or on loan this summer.
Now those plans are in doubt, with United’s thoughts focused on the fitness of a player expected to enjoy some good fortune to start his career.
United have prioritized strengthening the midfield position this summer and have already agreed a deal with the Brazil midfielder. Ederson When the World Cup ends, the Serie A team will join the club from Atalanta.
