Michael Carrick has revealed that Patrick Dorgu will be out of action for a few weeks due to a hamstring injury. The Manchester United midfielder confirmed the news during a press conference on Friday. Dorgu, who had just scored in the second half of United's 3-2 win over Arsenal last Sunday, was forced to leave the field due to the injury.
Recent reports had suggested that Dorgu could be out for up to 10 weeks, meaning that he would miss at least eight games for United. Carrick, however, did not confirm the exact duration of Dorgu's absence, saying that they are still working through the injury.
"It's unfortunate, but Pat will be out for a period of time," Carrick said. "We're still assessing the situation and trying to determine the length of his absence." The 21-year-old has been in great form lately, and Carrick expressed his disappointment at the timing of the injury. "It's especially disappointing because Pat has been playing so well in the past couple of weeks," he added.
Initially, there were doubts whether Dorgu's injury was just cramps or something more serious. However, it seems like a more serious issue, and Carrick hopes to have him back on the field as soon as possible. "We'll have to wait and see how many weeks he'll be out for. It's disappointing for all of us, and for Pat, who was in such a good place. But injuries are a part of football, and we have to work through it and get him back to full fitness."
Dorgu's absence will be a blow for United, as he is set to miss some important matches in the coming weeks, including games against Fulham, Tottenham, and Everton. However, Carrick also had some positive news to share. He confirmed that Joshua Zirkzee has returned to training and could be available for their game against Fulham on Sunday.
"Josh is back training with us this week, which is great news," Carrick said. "He's been out for a short time, but it's his first time training with the team since we've been here. We're excited to have him back with us." However, the midfielder clarified that they are taking things slow with Zirkzee and will not rush him back onto the field.
Carrick also provided an update on Matthijs de Ligt, who has been out with a back injury. He confirmed that the defender has not yet returned to full training and they are monitoring his recovery closely. "Matthijs is still recovering from his back injury, so he's not back in full training yet," Carrick said. "We're taking it one step at a time and making sure he's fully fit before he returns to the field."
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