Reportedly, Manuel Ugarte has been on the losing side on each of his past six starts for Man Utd.
Losing Run Of Manuel Ugarte That Hurts
Every recent start for Manuel Ugarte has ended the same way, with his team walking off beaten. The stat showed up on Sky Sports just before kick off.
The Uruguayan was back in Man United’s starting eleven for Aston Villa game. This was the first time he was included in the starting lineup since September. But, the weight of that losing run followed him onto the pitch. Utd hoped his return would bring control and bite in midfield. However, it brought more questions.
Meanwhile, Aston Villa sensed weakness early and played with freedom. Morgan Rogers struck twice, exposing gaps United never fixed. Ugarte worked hard, pressed, and showed fight. But, his effort alone did not change the story. When the final whistle blew on a 2-1 defeat, the losing streak grew again.
The noise around Ugarte is growing louder. And when results keep going the same way, pressure always finds one name to sit on.
Man Utd Midfield Plans Under Real Threat
The Red Devils are already looking ahead for new options. Plans are in works to reshape the midfield by 2026. Given that, two new signings are expected to arrive in January or in the summer.
Ugarte was brought in as a long term solution. But, his place now feels uncertain. Every defeat takes away trust, both from the staff and the fans. With younger options emerging and recruitment plans clear, he could easily become the odd one out.
That said, a single stat can define a season or even a career. For Ugarte, the remaining half of the season will be a huge one for sure.
Author’s opinion:
Ugarte is not the only problem, but numbers like these are hard to ignore. If results do not change fast, United may move on sooner than planned.
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