Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarte continues injury recovery in gym

Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarte is undergoing an individual rehabilitation program following a ligament injury sustained during the World Cup. The club released footage showing the Uruguay international performing controlled exercises in the gym. While the team provided a positive update by noting he is getting closer to a return, no specific date for his comeback to full training or competitive play has been established. Ugarte faces significant competition for a starting position following the club's recent acquisitions of Carlos Baleba, Youri Tielemans, and Andrey Santos. His return will require him to prove his physical fitness and defensive utility to the coaching staff amid a more crowded midfield rotation. United continues to monitor his progress as he works through the recovery process.

• 10:05 AMYahoo Sports — Man United release footage of midfield enforcer training in gym following recovery from injury