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During the first months of the season, Manuel Ugarte had everyone in agreement. Combative, the Uruguayan midfielder scored a lot of balls and was radiant in the Parisian midfielder who was at the top. However, for several weeks, the former Sporting Portugal player has been sidelined by Luis Enrique. Less visible during his last outings, the 22-year-old pays for the excellent form of Vitinha and Warren Zaire-Emery while Kang-In Lee was placed back in midfield. Worse, the former Barça coach stood out by almost making fun of Manuel Ugarte and his placement on the bench.
This schoolboy joke having gone badly, the former midfielder backpedaled this Saturday at a press conference on the eve of the crucial meeting on the lawn of Lens: “This is all normal. It’s not easy to change clubs, for a young player, but also a veteran. Every adaptation is different and having ups and downs in a season is normal. I see it clearly. He has a strong personality. I talk with them, sometimes it’s superficial, sometimes deeper. I can’t speak with them every week in depth but no player gives me any concerns. Everyone has to adapt. This is the lot of big clubs. It’s a process. It has to do with a very particular moment, what’s going on in your life etc. But I see them all very well, even the young ones, they adapt. For the French, it’s a little easier but that’s normal, it’s a process of adaptation.»
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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, Manu's expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.