Carrick: Out-of-favour Ugarte still has part to play

Manchester United boss Michael Carrick says Manuel Ugarte still has a significant role to play under him.

The midfielder is yet to start under Carrick, and has clocked just 27 minutes of action since his appointment, featuring as an unused substitute in three of the six matches.

Carrick said: “I like Manu a lot, he’s been terrific around the group with his attitude and how we go about it, his training qualities, he’s got a lot of good attributes.

“When the team is winning, there is a big upside to that.

“For one or two boys who haven’t played as much, it makes it a little bit tougher to get in the team, but everyone is pushing each other.

“Many are desperate to get on the pitch a bit more. There are times when we might need to change things, and he’s a big part of that.”