The Danish talent has been a key figure in the resurgence seen under Michael Carrick.
Manchester United could be without Patrick Dorgu for the next 10 weeks after scans reportedly revealed a much worse injury than originally hoped.But he was forced to come off a few minutes before Matheus Cunha’s spectacular winning goal, with the new interim manager expressing hope it was nothing more serious than “a little bit of cramp.
”writes that the issue has been identified as a hamstring injury, and while assessments continue and the timeframe of his absence is not exact, the initial estimate is 10 weeks out. If that proves to be an accurate projection, Dorgu may not return until early April, by which point he could have missed United’s next eight games—more than half of the 15 that remain. He will also miss Denmark’s crucial 2026 World Cup qualification play-off bracket in March.Dorgu was signed from Lecce last January, seemingly to help better equip Ruben Amorim with players more suited to his 3-4-2-1 system. But his ability to play higher up the pitch as a winger, rather than a wing back or full back, has become apparent since United switched back to 4-2-3-1.in the FA Cup defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion. But the Scot had the Dane play on the left wing against Burnley, with Luke Shaw behind him, and he registered an assist in the draw. Having scored outstanding goals in the successive wins over both Manchester City and Arsenal, Dorgu, as a winger, has a goal or assist in each of his last three Premier League appearances.“Pat’s been a big player for us, obviously he’s scored two goals but in terms of the threat and athleticism and quality, he’s been immense down the side with Luke against two teams that ask a lot of questions,” Carrick had said after beating Arsenal. It makes the blow even harder to take, with United lacking a direct replacement on that side of the pitch. Bryan Mbeumo, who has been playing centrally, is better suited to the right flank than the left, as is Amad Diallo. Matheus Cunha and Mason Mount could fill the role, but neither offers the same natural width that has been crucial to Carrick’s style of play and would prefer to drift inside.Jamie Spencer is a freelance editor and writer for Sports Illustrated FC. Jamie fell in love with football in the mid-90s and specializes in the Premier League, Manchester United, the women’s game and old school nostalgia.
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