Manchester United star Patrick Dorgu is set to miss around 10 weeks with a hamstring injury.
The Denmark international sustained the injury while chasing a long ball during United’s 3-2 win at Arsenal on Sunday, in which he scored a stunning second-half volley.
While it was initially thought Dorgu had escaped with cramp, scans later revealed a hamstring injury, with the timeline for his return still not totally certain.
The 21-year-old has been in fine form in recent weeks, registering five goal involvements in United’s last seven Premier League games.
Dorgu’s absence comes at a critical time as United look to maintain their momentum under Carrick’s 4-2-3-1 system. Having been reinvented as a high-impact left winger, his injury leaves a vacancy in the starting XI for upcoming fixtures.
With Dorgu sidelined, Carrick may look to Matheus Cunha (who scored the winner against Arsenal) or other wide options to fill the gap on the left flank.
By Anthony Solly
