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Manuel Ugarte suffers knee injury, out for 9-12 months

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 7:55 AM

Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Manuel Ugarte suffers knee injury, out for 9-12 months
Summary

Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarte is expected to miss 9-12 months due to a knee injury sustained during the World Cup. Ugarte was injured in Uruguay's last group match against Spain, requiring a stretcher for removal following a 1-0 defeat. Scans will be conducted to ascertain the full extent of the injury. His absence complicates United’s transfer strategy, as the club was considering selling him this summer. The team has already agreed to sign Ederson from Atalanta to bolster their midfield.

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  • •Ugarte expected to be sidelined for 9-12 months due to knee injury.
  • •Injury occurred during Uruguay's match against Spain in the World Cup.
  • •Manchester United had plans to sell Ugarte this summer.
  • •Ederson is set to join Manchester United from Atalanta.
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  • 4:03 PMYahoo Sports — Manuel Ugarte set for lengthy recovery from knee injury
  • 7:55 AMYahoo Sports — Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarte is expected to be out for 9-12 months
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Manchester United and Uruguay midfielder Manuel Ugarte suffered a serious knee injury in his nation’s final match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup against Spain, and looks set for a lengthy rehabilitation process before he can get back on the pitch. Ugarte, 25, left the match on Friday on a stretcher after an awkward landing. […]

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Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarte is reportedly expected to be out of action for up to 12 months following an injury at the World Cup. The Man United star played for Uruguay against Spain in ...

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