Manchester United's rising star, Patrick Dorgu, is set to be sidelined for several weeks due to a hamstring injury. The 21-year-old Danish international sustained the injury during Sunday's thrilling 3-2 victory over Arsenal.
Dorgu, who scored a stunning goal from the edge of the box in this match, limped off towards the end of the game. Initially, interim head coach Michael Carrick hoped it was just cramp. However, further assessment revealed that it was more significant than initially thought.
While sources indicate that Dorgu is still being evaluated and an exact timeline for his return is unclear at this point, he will likely miss several weeks of action.
Impact on Manchester United
Since joining United as a wing-back from Serie A club Lecce 12 months ago, Dorgu has excelled in an advanced left-sided attacking role under Carrick. His recent form includes scoring in consecutive victories over Arsenal and Manchester City.
The timing of his injury comes as a blow to Manchester United who have eight Premier League games scheduled before March's international break. It was expected that Dorgu would represent Denmark in the World Cup play-offs during this period.
Opportunity arises for Matheus Cunha
In light of Dorgu’s absence, there could be increased opportunities for Matheus Cunha. The Brazilian forward has started on the substitutes' bench in United’s last two games but made his mark by scoring the winning goal against Arsenal.
While losing a player like Dorgu is undoubtedly challenging for any team given his current form and versatility on-field; it also opens up avenues for other players like Cunha to step up and make their mark on this illustrious club.
While fans will certainly miss seeing Patrick Dorgu on the field, they can look forward to seeing how Manchester United adapts and which players rise to the occasion in his absence.
