Manchester United are hoping to have new signing Manuel Ugarte available for the game against Liverpool on Sunday, according to Sky Sports reporter Dharmesh Sheth.
Speaking to GiveMeSport, Sheth said that the Red Devils will need to ensure that the Uruguayan international is registered by midday today:
“I think United are confident of beating the first deadline, which is midday Friday. So once he gets registered by then, which United are very confident of, he can actually be involved in United’s game against Liverpool.”
Supporters on X are keenly anticipating Ugarte‘s first appearance if he is available this weekend:
He should start
— Horzdoy (@Horzdoyfamzeey) August 29, 2024
We need him
— One Love (@abbausmanUK) August 29, 2024
He should be available at all cost, i don't wanna lose that match Pls
— MUFC Castle (@MUFCCastle) August 29, 2024
Itβs going to be dark for Liverpool
— S.A.F.E. S.P.A.C.E π€ (@ugandanofcourse) August 29, 2024
please get it done
— MrSportif (@MRSPORTIF) August 29, 2024
He must cook Liverpool
— ππππ πΎππππ (@Itiiri_jr) August 29, 2024
He is not match fit. When was his last competitive game? Probably only get a few minutes, if that.
— Fabian Robertson (@FabianRobe97702) August 29, 2024
Ugarte has not played a competitive game for six weeks
It would be a tough ask for the midfielder to start on Sunday. He hasn’t featured for Paris Saint-Germain so far this season as he was deemed surplus to requirements by head coach Luis Enrique.
The last time Ugarte kicked a ball in danger was in mid-July when Uruguay won against Canada in the Copa America third-place playoff.
United will be looking for a reaction to the Brighton defeat
While Ugarte may not start, manager Erik ten Hag will be happy to have another fresh face in the squad who can add quality in the middle of the park
Following the the loss at the Amex with another defeat to Liverpool would set off alarm bells so ten Hag will be hoping his players can step up to the plate this weekend.
Find out who is in Manchester United’s first-team squad for the 2024/2025 season here