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Patrick Dorgu has returned to Manchester United training on the eve of their Champions League clash with AS Roma.
The Italian outfit make the trip to Old Trafford on Tuesday for matchday four of the UCL.
How United are faring before hosting Roma
LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 31: Michael Carrick, Manager of Manchester United, applauds the fans after the Premier League 2026/27 match between Chelsea FC and Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on October 31, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
United have lost their last two in Europe, initially being beaten 2-0 away to Atletico Madrid before slumping to a 4-1 defeat at the hands of Como.
Michael Carrick’s side are winless in nine matches across all competitions, so will be absolutely desperate to secure all three points on home soil tomorrow night.
Manchester United go winless in nine consecutive games (all competitions) for the first time since 1988 😳🗓️⏮️ pic.twitter.com/wqMaHbmIWO — Prime Video Sport UK (@primevideosport) October 31, 2026
The manager will be feeling slightly more positive after welcoming Dorgu back to the side’s session this morning, given he now has a senior left-back in his ranks.
Dorgu, whom Ruben Amorim hailed as ‘so powerful’, has been unavailable since the September international break concluded, missing the last seven games.
As a result, Carrick has been forced to shoehorn Leny Yoro into the right-back position in order to allow Diogo Dalot to deputise on the left flank.
Carrick’s injury news for Tuesday
LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 20: Marcus Rashford of Manchester United during the Premier League 2026/27 match between Fulham and Manchester United at Craven Cottage on September 20, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
Elsewhere in the squad, Luke Shaw remains sidelined.
The injury-prone 31-year-old last featured on October 10 in the 1-1 draw with Tottenham Hotspur, during which he sustained an unspecified injury problem.
Marcus Rashford was also not involved at Carrington today as he continues his recovery from hip pain that he has reportedly been feeling since the World Cup.
Patrick Dorgu back training with #mufc. No Luke Shaw or Marcus Rashford. pic.twitter.com/cb2tlXLnuE — Danyal Khan (@DanyalHKhan) November 2, 2026
Benjamin Sesko is not expected to play again until the new year, while Manuel Ugarte is a long-term absentee.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Man Utd football director Jason Wilcox
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Michael Carrick looking on
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