Ugarte Suffers Knee Injury in Uruguay's World Cup Loss

Manuel Ugarte, a 25-year-old midfielder, sustained a knee ligament injury while representing Uruguay in a World Cup group stage match against Spain. The injury occurred when he twisted awkwardly while attempting to make a tackle, leading to his being stretchered off the pitch in the first half.

Reports suggest that Ugarte could be sidelined for several months due to the severity of the injury. Following the match, Ugarte will be assessed by Uruguay's medical staff and is expected to travel to Manchester for further tests.

Manchester United, his current club, will evaluate the injury to determine the best course of treatment and rehabilitation. Ugarte's future at Old Trafford remains uncertain, especially after he failed to appear in Michael Carrick's team following a defeat against Leeds in April.

He joined Manchester United from Paris Saint-Germain in 2024, having scored two goals in 69 competitive appearances.