The Uruguay midfielder has loved a robust November to this point, incomes plaudits for a superb efficiency in opposition to Leicester Metropolis within the 3-0 league victory that preceded the worldwide break.
Now on responsibility along with his nation, Manuel confirmed composure and high quality within the space to attain a stunningly late winner for La Celeste in a World Cup qualifier. Ugarte had been named on the bench however performed the decisive position after Colombia had equalised themselves within the sixth minute of added time. The purpose earned Uruguay an vital three factors to leapfrog their opponents in CONMEBOL’s standings.
¡Hizo explotar el Centenario! 🏟️👏
Manuel Ugarte anotó el gol en el último minuto para el triunfo de @Uruguay 🇺🇾#EliminatoriasSudamericanas pic.twitter.com/1bh3JjMCGb
— CONMEBOL.com (@CONMEBOL) November 16, 2024
When he returns to Carrington, Ugarte will probably be reunited with Ruben Amorim, who helped him as a younger midfielder making his title in Europe, only a few years in the past.
“It was so quick!” Manuel instructed Inside United of his transfer to Sporting, only a few months after first arriving from South America.