Evra Erupts at Old Trafford: Ugarte Branded a Costly Flop After Arsenal Defeat
Old Trafford turned into a cauldron of frustration after Manchester United’s disappointing loss to Arsenal, and emotions reached boiling point when former United star Patrice Evra unleashed a blistering attack on summer recruit Manuel Ugarte.
Known for his fiery nature and outspoken views, Evra pulled no punches in his assessment, describing the Uruguayan midfielder as a “catastrophic signing” and demanding that the club part ways with him immediately.
Speaking with raw intensity in front of the cameras, Evra’s rage was impossible to miss. He accused Ugarte of being solely responsible for United’s downfall on the night:
“Get rid of him right now! He completely destroyed our chances of winning today. Arsenal weren’t even close to being the better team, but because of his careless, brainless mistakes, we collapsed.
I’ve had enough of watching one player ruin everything. Sell him before he does even more damage.”
The tirade stunned viewers and set social media ablaze. Rarely does a club legend publicly call for the sale of a current squad member in such unforgiving terms.
Yet Evra, frustrated by the scale of the defeat and the manner in which it unfolded, stood firm in his judgment.
Ugarte was recruited with the hope of adding grit, composure, and defensive stability to United’s midfield. Instead, his performance against Arsenal became the focal point of criticism.
Sloppy passes, positional errors, and costly lapses left United vulnerable, and Evra insisted that the entire collapse stemmed from Ugarte’s poor showing.
The reaction inside Old Trafford mirrored Evra’s fury. Supporters jeered loudly as the final whistle sounded, voicing their disapproval of both the result and the individual mistakes.
Some fans were overheard shouting that Ugarte should never wear the shirt again, underlining how sharply opinions have turned against him after just one disastrous outing.
For manager Ruben Amorim, the controversy is yet another storm to navigate. Already under immense pressure to produce results, he now faces a difficult dilemma: stick with a player struggling to adapt, or bow to the swelling chorus demanding a ruthless decision.
Evra’s words, coming from a respected former captain and Champions League winner, only magnify the scrutiny.
As the fallout continues, one certainty remains: Patrice Evra’s fiery comments will dominate the headlines and divide opinion for days to come.
Whether his call for Ugarte’s sale is heeded or not, the situation has cast a shadow over United’s campaign and ignited a debate that will not fade quickly.
