Manchester United’s recent revival under manager Michael Carrick has been dealt a significant setback, with fears that midfielder Patrick Dorgu could be sidelined for an extended period. The Danish international sustained a muscle injury during the team’s dramatic 3-2 victory at Arsenal last weekend.
While the club awaits final medical assessments, initial concerns point to a serious hamstring issue. The problem is expected to rule Dorgu out for several weeks, with some projections indicating his absence could stretch beyond two months.
Dorgu has been instrumental in United’s improved form, scoring in Carrick’s first two matches in charge. His recent contributions include a crucial goal in the win over Arsenal and the decisive strike in a 1-0 victory against Newcastle on Boxing Day, marking three goals in his last seven appearances.
The injury news casts a shadow over the team’s preparations for their upcoming home fixture against Fulham. That match will also see continued fan unrest, with the 1958 supporters’ group planning a pre-game demonstration. The protest is aimed at the club’s current ownership structure, which the group describes as dysfunctional and lacking a coherent sporting vision.
A representative for the fan organization stated that recent positive results are solely attributable to the efforts of Carrick and the playing squad, occurring despite what they view as incompetent leadership. The group emphasized that their longstanding campaign is focused on structural governance failures, not short-term match outcomes, and expressed a lack of confidence in the current direction of the club.
The loss of Dorgu represents a major test for Carrick’s side as they seek to maintain their positive momentum without one of their most influential performers.