Here is the latest update or key details surrounding Patrick Dorgu’s 10 weeks injury for Man United.
Manchester United’s recent momentum has been dampened by news that breakout star Patrick Dorgu could be sidelined for up to 10 weeks details on the injury have continued to emerge ahead of Micheal Carrick’s next pre-match press conference.
The 21-year-old Danish international suffered a significant hamstring injury during the second half of United’s thrilling 3-2 victory over Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.
The injury occurred while Dorgu was sprinting for a long ball, shortly after he had made his mark on the match with a sensational half-volley from outside the area. While interim manager Michael Carrick initially expressed hope that the issue was merely severe cramping, subsequent assessments suggest a much longer recovery period.
According to reports from The Athletic, the winger is now facing a layoff that could stretch until mid-April, potentially ruling him out of United’s next eight fixtures.
Dorgu’s absence is a major blow for Carrick, who has utilized the youngster’s athleticism and clinical finishing to secure back-to-back wins against Manchester City and Arsenal.
With three goals and three assists this season, the former Lecce man had finally found his rhythm in the Premier League. If the 10-week recovery timeline holds, his projected return date would be the home clash against Leeds United on April 11, following the March international break.
The medical staff at Old Trafford are continuing to monitor the situation in hopes that the timeline might be shortened, but Dorgu now joins an expanding injury list that includes Matthijs de Ligt and Joshua Zirkzee.
In his absence, United may look to Matheus Cunha the hero of the Arsenal match to fill the void in the starting lineup for the upcoming fixture against Fulham.