The in-form Patrick Dorgu is facing up to 10 weeks out with a hamstring injury in news that will bring Manchester United crashing back down to Earth. The Red Devils were still riding high from their 3-2 win over Premier League leaders Arsenal on Sunday. Dorgu scored a stunning half-volley to put United 2-1 up before Matheus Cunha scored the winner minutes after a Mikel Merino equaliser. But the Denmark international, who has been used as a left winger by Michael Carrick, is now facing a significant period time out on the sidelines after going off in the second half in north London.
United had first hoped the issue might just be cramp but The Athletic say the lay-off could be as long as two-and-a-half months. The club are still assessing the extent of the injury and remain hopeful the timeline could be less than that. Dorgu scored in both wins against Manchester City and Arsenal under Carrick but could now be out until after the March international break, which would rule him out of United's next eight matches.