Manchester United’s electric young winger Patrick Dorgu looks set for several weeks out after suffering a hamstring injury late in Sunday’s dramatic 3-2 victory at Arsenal — a blow that dims the glow on a performance that had briefly lit up the Emirates.
Knocked out at the climax
The 21‑year‑old Denmark international, who thundered home United’s second goal from the edge of the box, was forced off in the closing stages. Interim head coach Michael Carrick initially hoped the problem was mere cramp, but scans and assessments have revealed a more serious hamstring issue. The exact recovery timetable remains unclear as medical staff continue their checks.
From Lecce recruit to attacking spark
Dorgu’s rise has been rapid. Signed from Lecce a year ago as a wing‑back, he has flourished in an advanced left‑side attacking role under Carrick, bringing pace, directness and a knack for big moments — he also found the net in United’s recent win over Manchester City. His form has injected fresh energy into Old Trafford’s forward play and given the squad a new tactical dimension.
Squad reshuffle looming
With eight Premier League fixtures before the March international break — when Dorgu is expected to join Denmark for the World Cup play‑offs — United must adapt quickly. Matheus Cunha, who has started the past two matches on the bench but popped up with the winner against Arsenal, looks poised to take on a larger role. Carrick will also have to weigh tactical tweaks and rotation to cover the loss of Dorgu’s pace and attacking thrust.
What comes next
United will wait on medical updates before confirming a return date, but the immediate task is clear: plug the gap and keep momentum after a morale‑boosting win. If Dorgu’s absence stretches into weeks, the club will need others to step up and preserve the attacking verve he has brought to Carrick’s side.
