Manchester United sent warning over Manuel Ugarte position: 'I lack certain things' | OneFootball

Ugarte played out of position for Uruguay in their 1-0 defeat to Peru

Manuel Ugarte has insisted he is not a defender after being played out of position during Uruguay’s 1-0 defeat to Peru.

Ugarte has made five appearances for Manchester United since completing his £51million move from Paris Saint-Germain at the end of August.

The 23-year-old’s adaption to English football hasn’t been helped by United’s poor form, with Erik ten Hag’s side languishing in 14th place in the Premier League.

“It was not a good match,” he told ESPN. “We did not play well, it was a shame because I still believe that we are much better, but the match was ugly for us. The dressing room was strong before the match, the atmosphere was nice, but little by little we faded and we did not show good things in the match.

Ten Hag has previous for playing defensive midfielders at the back for United, having moved Casemiro there on occasions.

Ugarte joined from Paris Saint-Germain for initial fee of £42m, which could rise to £50.5m

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Ugarte will hope to impress on his next opportunity in midfield for United, having only made one start in the Premier League so far.

That came during the 3-0 beating at the hands of Tottenham, where the former Sporting Lisbon found himself overrun.

United return to action on Saturday when they host Brentford in the Premier League.