Will Ugarte Slide or Dive Out of Trouble?…
Manchester United are sweating more than a snowman in July over midfielder Manuel Ugarte’s potential return from injury to face the mighty Arsenal this weekend. With 21 points between them and the Gunners holding second place, United desperately need back-to-back victories to lift team spirits. Ruben Amorim, United’s head coach, has had Ugarte as his trusty midfield samurai since November. But here’s the kicker: the dude has a penchant for collecting yellow cards like they’re rare PokĂ©mon cards.
With eight yellows racked up already, Ugarte risks a two-match sulk on the sidelines if he picks up two more before Matchday 32. That could leave him warming the bench with Nottingham Forest and Manchester City watching the action – definitely not the VIP section he’d want. But, as Ugarte wrestles the yellow card monster, he’s also nursing a “small” injury from United’s recent 1-1 Europa League tango with Real Sociedad.
As the countdown to the Arsenal clash begins, United fans cross their fingers hoping Ugarte will miraculously pop back, fit as a fiddle. Of course, there’s no certainty in football or fishing, and with Ugarte ruled out for now, it’s a “wait and see” game. If he misses the Arsenal showdown, Leicester, Forest, and City will be waiting in the wings. Stay tuned for this rollercoaster ride of suspense!
