Manchester United suffer fresh injury scare as £42 million star limps off

Manchester United have been handed a fresh fitness scare ahead of their clash with Brentford in the Premier League this weekend.

Erik ten Hag will demand an improved performance from his side to ease the pressure on his position, but he might need to name a makeshift side following their latest injury concern.

Manuel Ugarte impressed for Uruguay during their goalless draw with Ecuador before he was forced off in the 82nd minute of the match with what looked like a fitness issue. The 23-year-old was accompanied by a member of the medical team as he was withdrawn from the action, in the latest blow for Ten Hag.

Ugarte had impressed during his time on the pitch, having made four tackles, two interceptions, once clearance, and one blocked shot, all while notching an 89 percent passing accuracy.

The £42 million summer signing from Paris Saint-Germain is expected to fly back to Manchester on Wednesday where he will be assessed by United medical staff ahead of their weekend clash.

Ugarte's injury scare comes at a time when United could already be without as many as nine players for the Brentford match. Kobbie Mainoo, Alejandro Garnacho and Amad Diallo all withdrew from international duty, while Mason Mount has missed the last two matches. Noussair Mazraoui and Harry Maguire are both set for a few weeks on the sidelines and defensive duo Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia are not match ready yet. Leny Yoro is a long-term injury concern, but could be back in action next month.