Plans for Ugarte to impact the World Cup were already under pressure after Uruguay failed to win their group-stage fixtures against Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia. Uruguay were eliminated in the group, and Ugarte’s concerns were heightened when the injury scare emerged.
Manchester United have since received the latest update on Ugarte’s injury.
In a developed report, it was confirmed that the injury is a rupture of the cruciate ligaments, following an MRI scan. This outcome represents a significant setback for the player both personally and professionally, as he had been hoping for a move away from Old Trafford this summer.
Ugarte himself had previously indicated that he would “preserve himself for the World Cup,” believing that his United career might be in question. Given the severity and the nature of the injury, a summer transfer looks highly unlikely, and the prospect of a January move appears doubtful as well. This effectively puts his current season in doubt and could sideline him for an extended period.
