Journalist roasts Man Utd ‘dud’ for what he did in the 100th minute against Bournemouth
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Manchester United had to settle for a single point at the Vitality Stadium, but they risked coming out empty-handed due to a late mistake committed by Manuel Ugarte.
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The Red Devils took the lead twice in the second half, first through Bruno Fernandes, who scored from the spot, and the second time from an own goal from James Hill.
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However, the Cherries were able to restore parity on both occasions thanks to Ryan Christie and Eli Junior Kroupi’s penalty.
Manuel Ugarte committed another mistake against Bournemouth
Man Utd supporters felt hard done by the officiating, as many pundits argued that the challenge Harry Maguire committed on Evanilson was too similar to Adrien Truffert’s push on Amad Diallo.
And yet, the Man Utd defender was giving his marching orders, with Bournemouth handed the opportunity to score a later equaliser, whereas the challenge on the Ivorian winger went completely unpunished.
Despite going down to 10 men in the final minutes, the visitors were able to withstand the pressure and cling on to a point. Nevertheless, Ugarte’s late introduction almost came at a cost yet again.
The Sun journalist Samuel Luckhurst noted how the Uruguayan gave away a cheap free-kick in a dangerous place.
“Into the 100th minute and Manuel Ugarte decides to needlessly foul an opponent on the touchline just inside United’s third with them down to ten men and clinging on for a point. A £50.75m dud,” posted the journalist on his official X account.
Is Ugarte heading to Man Utd exit door?
This certainly isn’t the first time Ugarte caused ‘chaos’ following his introduction. The 24-year-old has been reduced to a mere benchwarmer who comes in late when Casemiro begins to tire.
One might imagine that Michael Carrick wouldn’t resort to his services at all if it weren’t for the lack of options in midfield.
While Man Utd are seemingly displeased with the former Paris Saint-Germain man, the feeling is reciprocal, as Ugarte is said to be ‘unhappy’ with his status at the club.
Therefore, a summer departure appears inevitable for the midfielder, but the challenge is to find a suitor and a formula that shields United from a capital loss. Galatasaray have been his staunchest admirers since January, but it remains to be seen if a deal can be materialised.