Carrick confirms Dorgu’s injury is a blow to Manchester United ahead of the match against the Cottagers

Gilabola.com – Unpleasant news came from the Manchester United camp this weekend when coach Michael Carrick finally confirmed that Patrick Dorgu’s injury was not minor and he would be out for a long time.

Having been the butt of jokes when he first arrived at Manchester United from Lecce, Dorgu actually became a new idol in Carrick’s era as coach after he scored two consecutive goals in two big matches against Manchester City and Arsenal.

Placed as a left wing striker, Dorgu really appeared full of energy and was a constant threat, scoring two great goals that led United to victory over Manchester City and Arsenal in the Premier League.

Unfortunately, when his performance was at its best and fans even nicknamed him ‘Gareth Dorgu’ or ‘Cristiano Dorgu’, the Danish international player actually injured his hamstring in the match against Arsenal.

Patrick Dorgu Statistics This Season

• Appearance: 24
• Goals : 3
• Help : 3
• Minutes played: 1,468

Carrick Confirms Dorgu’s Condition

Initially, the coaching team hoped that it was just ordinary cramps. However, after a medical examination, there were stronger indications that it was a muscle problem and Dorgu could be out for quite a long time.

Carrick, in a press conference ahead of the Manchester United vs Fulham match this weekend, confirmed that Dorgu’s injury was more serious than initially thought, dealing a major blow to the team.

For now, the medical team is still monitoring the progress of Dorgu’s injury, but the Danish player’s chances of returning in the near future are relatively small and it is estimated that he could be out until early April.

However, amidst the bad news regarding Dorgu, there is also good news with Joshua Zirkzee having started training again after missing Manchester United’s last two matches due to fitness problems.

Zirkzee has started training, showing good progress, and there is a chance of being involved in the upcoming match against Fulham. He’s not a starter, but he could be an additional option from the bench.

Of course, this situation will test Carrick’s tactical flexibility, how he can overcome and find solutions to the absence of Dorgu who has been an important part of his tactics in his two debut matches at Manchester United.

Crazyball Opinion

Without Patrick Dorgu who offers physical strength and stamina for pressing and high cruising power, Michael Carrick will be tested on his flexibility to find a solution.

It is likely that he will include Matheus Cunha as a starter after the Brazilian striker only started on the bench in the last two matches and made a significant impact when given the opportunity to play.