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Topics: Manchester United, Fan Reactions, Football
Nasir Jabbar
A compilation of Manuel Ugarte's performance for Uruguay against Venezuela ahead of potentially making his Manchester United debut has gone viral.
Ugarte joined Man United from Paris Saint-Germain in a transfer worth up £50.7 million this summer.
He wasn't registered in time to face Liverpool as Erik ten Hag's side suffered a crushing 3-0 home defeat.
But the star midfielder could make his first appearance for his new side when the Red Devils resume their Premier League campaign on Saturday.
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Man United face Southampton and judging by Ugarte's showing on international duty, fans want him in the starting XI at St Mary's Stadium.
Ugarte played the entire World Cup qualifier and put his attributes on display, impressing Man United supporters.
He commanded a dominant figure from the middle of the park and showed off his range of passing.
The 23-year-old's outing excited Man United fans ahead of the club resuming their campaign.
One X user wrote: "Time to start the business vs Southampton, anything else we have in his position is already worse whether he hasn't adapted or not."
A second tweeted: "I love how he has been painted as some sort of 2 yard merchant. His ability on the ball will surprise many. In fact if he can reliably find a red shirt he is already an upgrade."
A third added: "Debut against Southampton incoming."
A fourth said: "90 minutes played. He's already fit ... I expect him to start in our next game after Southampton."
A fifth commented: "Ugarte's passing is what impresses me most. Incredible."
Whether Ugarte will feature against Southampton remains to be seen as Ten Hag believes he needs time to build his fitness.
"If you see Manuel Ugarte, he didn’t play so far in the season," he explained.
"Not one match minute. So he needs to build his fitness and then we have to build him in the team and I’m sure he’ll be an important player.
"But that will take a couple of weeks, maybe even months."
Ugarte, who made 37 appearances across all competitions last season, has yet to play a game this campaign.