'Big wet blanket' – Man Utd ace signed under Erik ten Hag slammed for doing 'nothing' at Old Trafford

Manchester United have been told that a signing during Erik ten Hag's era is a "big wet blanket" who "does nothing" for Ruben Amorim's side.

  • Man Utd player slammed
  • Called a "big wet blanket"
  • Does "nothing" for Red Devils

'Big wet blanket' - Man Utd ace signed under Erik ten Hag slammed for doing 'nothing' at Old Trafford'Big wet blanket' - Man Utd ace signed under Erik ten Hag slammed for doing 'nothing' at Old Trafford'Big wet blanket' - Man Utd ace signed under Erik ten Hag slammed for doing 'nothing' at Old Trafford

Former player Craig Burley has torn into midfielder Manuel Ugarte for a poor year at Old Trafford. The international signed from in August 2024 for £51 million ($69m), but he has failed to live up to expectations to date. And Burley is having none of it.

The ex- international said on ESPN: “Manuel Ugarte is just absolutely nothing. He’s just like a wet blanket. Put him in with the kids and even the kids would be going, ‘Who the hell is this guy?’ Seriously.”

Defensive midfielder Ugarte is far from a regular under head coach Amorim this season, with the Portuguese preferring in his midfield. He was an unused substitute against and was hooked at half time in the Red Devils’ humiliating Carabao Cup loss to side Town. It may not be long before he is moved on from the club.

It remains to be seen what role Ugarte will play in United’s season as he struggles for first team action. The Uruguayan will hope for minutes away at bitter rivals Manchester City on Sunday as the returns from the international break.