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Ugarte reveals why his biggest problem under Carrick is quietly helping him Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarte has explained how his severe lack of playing time under Michael Carrick may actually be working in his favour. Struggle for minutes Ugarte has struggled to have an impact at United since joining the club from Paris Saint-Germain in the summer of 2024. He was in and out of the team under now-sacked head coach Ruben Amorim, while he has yet to start in any of the eight Premier League games that Carrick has taken charge of.
The Uruguayan has had to be content with off-the-bench cameos. There have been suggestions that United are open to offloading him in the upcoming window. The Red Devils are planning a midfield overhaul and Ugarte could be sold to help fund this rebuild.
Earlier this month, Fabrizio Romano reported that Serie A sides are keeping tabs on Ugarte’s situation ahead of a potential swoop. The 24-year-old addressed his lack of game time at United during an interview with ESPN , putting a positive spin on the situation by suggesting it means he’ll be fresh and full of energy for Uruguay at the World Cup this summer. Silver lining Ugarte said, “This year is different because of the World Cup.
I’m very excited, I’m really looking forward to it. I know I’m not playing, but I’m eager to get in shape. I’m always in shape, even when I’m not playing, but playing gives you a certain rhythm that you can only get that way.
” “You have to try to arrive in the best possible condition. Marcelo [Bielsa] always does a great job with preparation, like he did for the Copa América. I’m calm about that.