Injury Update: Dorgu’s Setback and United’s Preparations for Fulham

omidbasir- Dorgu has emerged as one of Manchester United’s standout players in recent weeks; however, his promising momentum was abruptly interrupted during the 3-2 victory at the Emirates on Sunday.

The 21-year-old was seen limping off late in the match, initially raising hopes that the issue was merely cramp. However, further evaluations indicate that the injury may be more serious, with reports suggesting the Denmark international could be out for as long as 10 weeks. Under Carrick’s management, Dorgu has been given the latitude to advance into a more attacking role, proving crucial in the comeback against Arsenal through his remarkable long-range goal.

In a press conference on Friday, Carrick confirmed that Dorgu would be sidelined for a period but emphasized that the club is still assessing the full extent of the injury.

“Pat, unfortunately, is going to be out for some time. We’re still working through how long that’s going to be,” Carrick stated.

“It’s disappointing, particularly given his recent form. We initially thought it might be cramp, but it appears to be something more serious at this point.

“So, he will be out for a few weeks. How many weeks? We’ll have to wait and see. It’s unfortunate for all of us, especially for Pat, who has been in such good form. However, this is part of football, and we must navigate this situation to ensure his prompt return.”

United is already making preparations for life without Dorgu in the immediate future; he will miss the upcoming match against Fulham at Old Trafford. Additionally, Matthijs de Ligt will also be unavailable for that fixture, further limiting Carrick’s defensive options.

In more positive news, Joshua Zirkzee has returned to training and may be in contention to make his first appearance under Carrick.

“Josh is back training this week, which is encouraging,” Carrick noted. “He has been out for a short time but will be participating in his first training sessions since we took over, so it’s great to have him back.”

The club will continue to monitor Dorgu’s recovery in the coming weeks, with hopes of reintegrating him into the squad as soon as medical staff deem it appropriate.

Following an impressive run of form, United faces a challenging match against Marco Silva’s Fulham this weekend. Currently sitting seventh in the league, Fulham has managed to secure points against several of the Premier League’s top teams this season. Carrick has cautioned his players and fans not to underestimate the Cottagers.

“I believe the team is in a good mindset heading into the game. It will be a tough challenge; Marco has developed Fulham into a competitive side,” Carrick remarked.

“Just because we are at home does not mean we can take anything for granted. That would be a grave mistake.”

Since the departure of Amorim, there has been a notable shift in morale at Old Trafford, with a renewed belief that United can secure Champions League football for next season. With the race still wide open and no other distractions for the remainder of the campaign, Carrick remains focused on taking incremental steps toward restoring the club’s status at the pinnacle of English football, where many supporters feel they rightfully belong.