Manchester United legend Nicky Butt is confident new midfielder Manuel Ugarte will become a key figure in the club’s midfield.
The Uruguayan arrived at Old Trafford from Paris Saint-Germain on transfer deadline day. And is expected to be deployed in a central midfield role, with Erik ten Hag using the likes of Casemiro and Kobbie Menoune in the first three games.
“I saw him a few times last year and I think he’s exactly what we need,” Butt said.
“He’s got power, he’s aggressive, hopefully he can hold up midfield. That’s what’s been missing and he needs a lot of ability going forward, maybe we’ll have a little space when teams counter-attack, hopefully he can make the difference.
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Man Utd have had a disappointing start to the new season. Having lost to Brighton and been swept aside. By rivals Liverpool since beating Fulham in their opening Premier League game. The likes of Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Ashworth were expecting it to be an exciting campaign after players such as Leny Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt and Joshua Zirkzee arrived at Old Trafford, but it is already proving to be tough.
“I’m pretty sure that’s the thought process behind why they bought him (to be their central midfielder). “
They want someone who does the dirty work and the job that people don’t really like, but it’s a very important job in front of a back four.”