Manchester United’s draw with Tottenham left fans frustrated, not just by the result but by the deeper issues it revealed.
Manuel Ugarte’s struggles continued in North London, as the £52 million midfielder failed to impress once again under Ruben Amorim’s management.
Signed from PSG to rejuvenate United’s midfield, Ugarte has instead slipped further down the pecking order, starting just two league games this season.
His brief cameo against Spurs proved costly, with the Uruguayan failing to stop Wilson Odobert in the buildup to Tottenham’s equaliser.
That moment summed up his campaign — limited impact, shaky confidence, and questions about whether he truly fits Amorim’s system.
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Meanwhile, Casemiro, once expected to fade into the background, is proving indispensable despite his advancing age and physical decline.
Ugarte’s future uncertain as Casemiro earns new trust
At 33, Casemiro was tipped to leave Old Trafford next summer, but his leadership and composure have changed the club’s thinking.
INEOS may hesitate to renew his contract, yet his experience remains vital in stabilising United’s unpredictable midfield.
For Ugarte, the outlook is far less certain, as United eye another midfield signing to strengthen their spine next summer.
Despite over a year in England, he has failed to adapt to the Premier League’s pace and intensity, reports Manchester Evening News.
United hoped Ugarte would replace Casemiro long term, but the opposite appears true — the veteran is saving the system.
Amorim now faces an uncomfortable decision: persist with his former player or cut losses and rebuild midfield balance again.
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