Manuel Ugarte Speaks After ACL Injury

Manuel Ugarte suffered an ACL injury while on World Cup duty with Uruguay, who were eliminated in the group stage. 

Ugarte looked set to be sold by Manchester United this summer, with the midfield rebuilding ongoing. 

Michael Carrick rarely featured Ugarte in his sides, despite Casemiro missing matches between the time Carrick took over and the end of the season. 

"A few days have passed since everything happened," Ugarte said on social media. "Suffering the most serious injury a footballer can face in one of the most important matches in my country's history, and seeing it end this way without being able to stay on the pitch and support my teammates until the final whistle, is something that will stay with me for the rest of my life.

"Hitting rock bottom will make me stronger in every sense, and I truly believe that's the case here. Without a doubt, when life wants you to stop, it finds a way to let you know.

"It's up to me to take the positives from this. Success in life is about starting again every time you fall.

"I'm incredibly grateful to @aufoficial and @manutd for being there for me from the moment it happened. A huge thank you as well to my family, my friends, and everyone who has sent me messages of support during this time.

"I'll be back stronger." 

Ugarte's Manchester United teammates have shown support on the post. 

"We are with you brother," Luke Shaw said. 

Bruno Fernandes said: "We're here for whatever, brother."