Ugarte could miss significant time with a serious knee injury

Manchester United and Uruguay midfielder Manuel Ugarte is at risk of being out of football for a long time after the injury sustained in the match of the 2026 World Cup The 25-year-old midfielder could not leave the field on his own and was evacuated on a stretcher. According to preliminary information, the nature of the injury may indicate a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament, as well as damage to the meniscus. If the previous fears are confirmed, the football player's recovery will last from nine to twelve months. Doctors will establish an accurate diagnosis after a detailed examination.