Paris Saint-Germain wins the Champions Trophy thanks to its victory over Toulouse FC this Wednesday evening with a score of 2 goals to 0. The capital’s players are off to a perfect start to 2024.
A match that Manuel Ugarte did not play. The Uruguayan midfielder did not start the match at kick-off and did not even come into play in the second half. A strong choice from Luis Enrique who preferred to establish Vitinha as number 6 in front of the defense.
At a post-match press conference, the Spanish technician was asked about the absence of the former Sporting Portugal player during the match. The Parisian boss responded ironically to the journalist’s question.
“ Ugarte? Today he was magnificent: no lost balls, no mistakes, perfect,” did he declare. Simple joke or dig sent to his defensive midfielder?
Manuel Ugarte in danger?
For several matches, Manuel Ugarte has struggled to regain his level of play at the start of the season in the Paris Saint-Germain jersey. The Parisian number 4 is only a shadow of himself and is gradually losing his place in Luis Enrique’s starting 11.
The Spanish coach does not hesitate to put him on the substitutes’ bench like this Wednesday evening against Toulouse and to place Vitinha in a Regista role in front of the defense. Would Manuel Ugarte’s position be seriously in danger? It’s possible. Vitinha gives satisfaction to his trainer in this register.
In addition, the Spanish coach has not hidden his desire to strengthen his squad with the arrival of an additional midfielder. According to the latest echoes in addition to the arrival of Gabriel Moscardo (which should be official in the coming days), the Parisian club would like another defensive midfielder. To be continued. In any case, Manuel Ugarte will have to raise his level of play if he wants to keep his place in the starting team…
