Fans Voice Concerns: Manuel Ugarte’s Struggles in United’s 1-1 Europa League Draw Against FC Twente
Manchester United’s 1-1 draw against FC Twente in the Europa League has sparked mixed reactions from fans, particularly concerning midfielder Manuel Ugarte.
While some supporters expressed concern over his performance, others acknowledged his defensive strengths.
Christian Eriksen opened the scoring for United, but the team couldn’t hold on to the lead, with Sam Lammers equalizing for Twente.
Manager Erik ten Hag faced criticism from fans for his substitutions and tactics, especially after going ahead in the match. Eriksen himself noted the unsettling feeling that Twente appeared to want the win more than United.
Ugarte, who joined from PSG in the summer, made his second start and was the focal point of fan scrutiny.
Some fans questioned his decision-making, particularly regarding a shot attempt given his lack of career goals, with comments like, “Why is Ugarte shooting? He never scored a goal in his career, you’re just wasting possession.” Another fan lamented the missed opportunity to sign Amadou Onana instead.
Conversely, there were supporters who defended Ugarte, highlighting his defensive contributions. One noted, “Ugarte has been excellent defensively but has lost the ball too often,” while another remarked, “Ugarte defensively is good, but his passing is awful.”
Overall, Ugarte’s performance has left fans divided, with concerns over his attacking impact contrasted by appreciation for his defensive work as United navigates through a challenging start to the season.
Fans Voice Concerns: Manuel Ugarte’s Struggles in United’s 1-1 Europa League Draw Against FC Twente
