Manchester United have been rocked by information that Patrick Dorgu is dealing with a prolonged spell on the sidelines after choosing up a hamstring downside at Arsenal.
Dorgu has been one among United’s most in-form gamers in latest weeks and scored a shocking purpose to place Michael Carrick’s aspect 2-1 up on the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.
The Dane needed to go off 9 minutes earlier than the tip within the thrilling 3-2 win and Carrick later tried to ease fears of a lay-off by suggesting it might simply be cramp.
However additional evaluation of the difficulty on Monday has revealed extra in depth harm than the preliminary reporting and extra exams are being undertaken on Tuesday.
Sources near the participant have instructed Each day Mail Sport that an actual timeline for the lay-off stays unclear at this stage and there may be hope that recommendations of 10 weeks are nearer in the direction of the worst case situation.
Ought to Dorgu be out for that lengthy he would miss eight matches and be pencilled in to return for Leeds United’s journey to Outdated Trafford in mid-April.
Patrick Dorgu has been a key participant beneath Michael Carrick thus far however is ready for a prolonged spell on the sidelines
Dorgu scored towards Arsenal however needed to come off later within the sport with a hamstring harm
Dorgu has been a revelation because the departure of Ruben Amorim having been re-deployed as an attacker, relatively than at wing-back or full-back.
‘I believe he can do each,’ Carrick stated.
‘He was immense final week. His work price and the best way he performs the place, his basic play was one thing we’re actually happy about.
‘I wouldn’t wish to pin him down, as a result of I believe he can do each.
‘Actually attacking-wise, and that menace, he was fairly spectacular final week.’
The 21-year-old joined United one 12 months in the past from Lecce and has taken time to search out his groove, which makes his harm extremely unlucky timing.
He joins Joshua Zirkzee (calf) and Matthijs de Ligt (again) on the sidelines forward of this weekend’s residence sport towards Fulham.
Dorgu has made 22 appearances within the Premier League this season, producing three objectives and three assists.
