Man Utd confirm Ugarte knee injury in Uruguay World Cup defeat
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- Manchester United confirmed that midfielder Manuel Ugarte sustained knee ligament damage during Uruguay's World Cup match against Spain.
- Ugarte was stretchered off after twisting his knee awkwardly while making a tackle.
- The club stated that assessment is ongoing to determine treatment and rehabilitation timelines, wishing him a successful recovery.
Manchester United has confirmed that midfielder Manuel Ugarte suffered knee ligament damage while playing for Uruguay in their World Cup match against Spain. The incident occurred in the first half when Ugarte twisted awkwardly while making a tackle, leading to him being stretchered off the field.
Reports suggest the injury could sideline the 25-year-old for several months. Ugarte was initially assessed by Uruguay's medical team and is scheduled to travel to Manchester for further evaluation. The Premier League club issued a statement on Sunday regarding the injury.
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. Assessment of the injury is ongoing to determine the best course of treatment and the rehabilitation timescale.
"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 club announced. "Assessment of the injury is ongoing to determine the best course of treatment and the rehabilitation timescale."
The club expressed support for the player, stating, "Everyone wishes Manuel a successful recovery and we will be supporting him every step of the way." Ugarte's future at Manchester United has been uncertain, as he has not appeared for the team since their defeat in April. He joined the club from Paris Saint-Germain in 2024.
Everyone wishes Manuel a successful recovery and we will be supporting him every step of the way.
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