Erik Ten Hag on Manuel Ugarte

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has praised midfielder Manuel Ugarte for his standout performance in the Europa League draw against Fenerbahce, calling it his best display since joining the club for £52 million. Ugarte, who had faced criticism after struggling in earlier matches, made a crucial goal-saving block and is now expected to build on this momentum. Ten Hag emphasized the importance of the number six role in the team and reiterated the need for patience as Ugarte integrates into the squad. Despite a rocky start to the Premier League season, United is currently unbeaten in their last four matches, including three draws and one win. Ten Hag expressed satisfaction with the team's performance against Fenerbahce but acknowledged the disappointment of not securing a win. The club remains focused on improving after a difficult start, with Ugarte's development key to their midfield strategy.