"Tensions between Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim and midfielder Manuel Ugarte reportedly reached a boiling point at the end of last season, with The Athletic revealing that Amorim singled out and criticised the Uruguayan in front of his teammates during a squad meeting at Carrington. According to the report, the confrontation occurred just one day before United's final Premier League match of the campaign against Aston Villa, and only a few days after the team's heartbreaking Europa League final defeat to Tottenham Hotspur in Bilbao."
"The timing and tone of Amorim's comments allegedly left several players surprised, as the Portuguese coach accused Ugarte of having grown too comfortable since joining the club. Man United has previously worked with Manuel Ugarte The dressing-down marked a significant shift in Amorim's approach to Ugarte, a player he had previously enjoyed great success with during their time together at Sporting CP."
"However, Ugarte's United career has failed to ignite. The 24-year-old has made just three starts in all competitions this season, one of which came in the humiliating Carabao Cup second-round loss to Grimsby Town. Despite his tactical intelligence and ball-winning capabilities, Ugarte has struggled to adapt to the pace and physicality of the Premier League. Sources close to the club suggest Amorim's frustration stems not only from Ugarte's on-pitch performances but also from what he perceives as a drop in intensity during training sessions."
Ruben Amorim singled out Manuel Ugarte in a Carrington squad meeting one day before the final Premier League match, criticizing the midfielder for having grown too comfortable. The confrontation followed the Europa League final defeat to Tottenham and surprised several players with its timing and tone. Amorim previously enjoyed significant success with Ugarte at Sporting CP but Ugarte's Manchester United career has failed to ignite, with just three starts this season, including a Carabao Cup loss to Grimsby Town. Ugarte has struggled to adapt to the Premier League's pace and physicality. Sources indicate Amorim is also unhappy with a perceived drop in training intensity and has demanded higher professional standards.
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