Manchester United is awaiting an official medical assessment regarding midfielder Manuel Ugarte after he was carried off on a stretcher during Uruguay's 1-0 World Cup loss against Spain in Guadalajara.
The 25-year-old sustained the injury while attempting a tackle during the phase of play that led to Spain's decisive goal.
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The visible distress of the player as he departed the pitch has raised internal concerns about the severity of the damage.
Club Defers Decisions Pending National Team Report
Old Trafford officials are currently deferring any decisions on medical interventions until the Uruguayan national team staff delivers a comprehensive update.
The incident complicates the immediate future of the player, who moved from Paris St-Germain in 2024 for a reported fee of £50.8 million.
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The tournament was viewed as an opportunity for Ugarte to attract potential suitors ahead of the summer transfer window.
He struggled to secure regular playing time in Manchester, failing to appear on the pitch for a single minute after starting in a home Premier League loss to Leeds on April 13.
Club leadership had already anticipated a permanent or temporary departure for Ugarte this summer as part of a broader midfield restructuring.
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The English club has already finalized a transfer agreement for Brazil midfielder Ederson from Serie A club Atalanta, which will take effect at the conclusion of the tournament.
