Confirmed: Manuel Ugarte suffers serious injury

The 25-year-old midfielder will definitely miss the start of the new season
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Manchester United and Uruguay national team midfielder Manuel Ugarte could be sidelined from football for a significant period.

Details: Uruguayan journalist Rodri Vazquez has provided updates on the situation surrounding national team midfielder Manuel Ugarte. Following an MRI scan conducted today, it has been confirmed that the 25-year-old has suffered a cruciate ligament rupture and will be out of action for an extended period.

Ugarte featured in three matches for Uruguay at the World Cup, sustaining his injury during the game against Spain and being substituted in the 45th minute. As a result, Uruguay fell to Spain, collected just two points, and exited the tournament at the group stage.

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