Erik ten Hag to protect ‘Ugarte’, form is not yet great

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Erik ten Hag has defended Manuel Ugarte ‘s form, insisting the midfielder is still struggling to adapt to his new club.

Ugarte joined from Paris Saint-Germain in a deal worth an initial €50m plus €10m in add-ons in the summer. The

Uruguayan midfielder has been tipped to become a regular in United’s midfield, particularly with Casemiro’s form slumping and facing criticism.

However, he has struggled to live up to his potential. And was an unused substitute in the Europa League draw at Porto.

The Man United head coach said: “He has to get used to our game model. He has to get used to his teammates, he has to get used to the intensity of Man United. In short, Ugarte needs time.”

Ugarte joined Man United from PSG for €50m this summer. Which makes his the club’s second-most expensive signing this summer after Leny Yoro who is yet to play for his new team.

“He has to adapt to our style of play, to his team-mates, to the intensity of Manchester United. Simply put, Ugarte needs time,” ทางเข้า https://ufabet999.app said Ten Hag. Ugarte has

made five appearances for United since joining and could be in contention to start again when the Red Devils travel to Aston Villa on Sunday.