Manuel Ugarte is facing one of the most difficult periods of his career after the serious injury he suffered at the World Cup, which will keep him off the field for a long time. The injury also messes up his plans for his future at the club level.
Manchester United’s Uruguayan midfielder was injured during the group stage match against Spain, suffering from knee ligament damage. The images at the end of the phase were dramatic. The footballer left the field on a stretcher, visibly affected and with his hands to his face.
After the first evaluations carried out by the medical staff of the Uruguay national team, Ugarte is to arrive in England for further investigations. The first checks indicate an absence from the field that could extend until the end of this year.
“Getting to the ground will make me stronger!”
Despite the blow received, the 25-year-old footballer sent an optimistic message. He is ready to start his recovery and aims to come back stronger after this difficult period.
“It’s been a few days since everything happened. Suffering the worst injury a footballer can face, in one of the most important matches in my country’s history, and seeing it end like that, unable to stay on the pitch and support my teammates until the final whistle, is something that will stay with me for the rest of my life. Hitting the ground running will make me stronger in every way and I really believe that.
No doubt, when life wants you to stop, it finds a way to show you that. It’s up to me to see the bright side of this situation. Success in life means starting over every time you fall. I am extremely grateful to the Uruguayan FA and United for being with me from the start. A big thank you also to my family, friends and everyone who sent me messages of support during this time. I will come back stronger!”the Manchester United footballer sent on social networks.
The injury also complicates his future at Manchester United
Manuel Ugarte’s injury could also have important consequences for his contract situation at Manchester United. The Uruguayan midfielder was already in a delicate position, being already included in the list of players that the club would like to get rid of.
In this delicate situation, a possible transfer seems unlikely in this mercato period. Thus, Ugarte could continue at Old Trafford at least until the opening of the winter transfer window.
