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Ten Hag happy with Ugarte contribution

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The Uruguayan returned to the starting XI in Istanbul and was a standout performer in midfield over the 90 minutes.

Our no.25 received 25 per cent of the final vote from fans in our Man of the Match poll after a battling display in the engine room.

When asked if Ugarte’s seventh United appearance was his best to date, the boss told TNT Sports: "Yes, I think so. He has to come into the team. The [number] six role is very important. He has to learn how we play. I was happy with his performance today.”

Ugarte won the ball from former United midfielder Fred to launch the counter-attack which led to Christian Eriksen’s opening goal in the 15th minute.