All the games Patrick Dorgu could miss as Man United star dealt crushing injury blow
Michael Carrick has been dealt a hammer blow despite an incredible start to life as Man United’s interim manager.
Man United claimed a surprise 3-2 win over Arsenal on Sunday, 25 January, delivering a dagger into the hearts of Gunners fans, with their team aiming to win the Premier League title.
Meanwhile, Man City beat Wolves 2-0 to close the gap to just four points, with Aston Villa doing the same against Newcastle United, and the Red Devils have even moved up into the Champions League spots.
Supporters are already calling for Carrick to be appointed permanently, despite all the big names being rumoured to want the job next season, but not everything is going to be plain sailing this term.
Bruno Fernandes is shining once again, having been moved back to his natural position, with Kobbie Mainoo no longer in exile, but the interim manager will have to deal without Patrick Dorgu.
Patrick Dorgu could be sidelined for around 10 weeks
According to Laurie Whitwell (27 January), Dorgu could be out for around 10 weeks after new scans revealed a hamstring injury, which he seemingly picked up against the Gunners.
The full-back-turned-winger smashed home an incredible goal, but needed to be replaced by Benjamin Sesko in the 81st minute, with many hoping that it was just a bad case of cramp.
That does not appear to be the case, however, and the 21-year-old looks set to join Matthijas de Ligt and Joshua Zirkzee on the treatment table, possibly until early April.
Dorgu’s major setback could see him miss as many as nine matches, depending on how quickly he can recover, with more time in between games thanks to international breaks.
Man United suffer blow in an important Premier League run
February
- 1 February: Premier League, Fulham (H)
- 7 February: Premier League, Tottenham (H)
- 10 February: Premier League, West Ham (A)
- 23 February: Premier League, Everton (A)
March
- 1 March: Premier League, Crystal Palace (H)
- 4 March: Premier League, Newcastle United (A)
- 14 March: Premier League, Aston Villa (H)
- 20 March: Premier League, Bournemouth (A)
April
- *11 April: Premier League, Leeds United (H)
*It will become clearer when Dorgu can return closer to the end of his recovery, with the fixture against Leeds United currently over 10 weeks later than the news of his injury.