ATLANTA (AP) – Uruguay midfielder Manuel Ugarte has torn ligaments in his knee, his club Manchester United announced Sunday.
Ugarte was injured in the first half of the match against his home country. Lost 1-0 to Spain Uruguay was eliminated on Friday. world cup in the group stage.
“Assessment of the injury is ongoing to determine the best course of treatment and rehabilitation period,” United said in a statement. “Everyone is praying for Manuel’s recovery and we will support him every step of the way.”
Ugarte played in all three of Uruguay’s group games.
His injury made a disastrous tournament even more disastrous for the two-time world champions, who failed to win any of their matches and were held to a draw by a dejected Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia.
It was such a disappointing season that outgoing coach Marcelo Bielsa said he had left nothing behind for Uruguayan football during his tenure with the national team.
Ugarte’s injury will also affect United’s preparations for the new season, which sees them return to the Champions League for the first time in two years.
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