Dorgu returns as United face Roma in bid to end winless run

Summarised from 2 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 4 Nov, 06:21 · Archive

Manchester United's Patrick Dorgu has returned to training ahead of a Champions League match against Roma after a hamstring injury.

Patrick Dorgu has returned to training for Manchester United ahead of their Champions League match against Roma on Tuesday. The winger has been sidelined since September with a hamstring injury sustained while playing for Denmark in the UEFA Nations League. His comeback provides relief for manager Michael Carrick, who has been managing a depleted squad with left-back Luke Shaw also out injured.

United are seeking to reverse a poor run of form. They have won only twice in thirteen matches and have gone nine games without a victory, including three consecutive defeats to Atletico Madrid, Como and Chelsea. They sit 17th in the Premier League and 20th in their Champions League group after three games. A loss to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday saw Lisandro Martinez sent off and goals from Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer.

Dorgu, who joined United from Lecce in January 2025, has played primarily as a winger under Carrick but can fill in at left-back, a position where United have lacked senior options. The club has deployed right-footed defenders Diogo Dalot and Noussair Mazraoui in the role. Carrick has also dealt with concern over defender Leny Yoro, who was spotted with knee strapping in training ahead of the Roma match but appeared to be participating normally in drills.

How it is being reported

• Manchester United injury update: Carlos Baleba, Marcus Rashford, Luke Shaw latest news and return datesRed Devils suffered fresh blow in Champions League clashEvening Standard · 4 Nov, 06:00
• Man Utd get big injury boost in training squad vs Roma after Michael Carrick sack decisionMichael Carrick has another huge clash to prepare for as Manchester United manager, but he has received a timely boost to his squadMirror Sport · 2 Nov, 13:23
• Manchester United have new injury concern as star spotted strapped up in trainingMichael Carrick dealt latest defensive injury worryEvening Standard · 2 Nov, 12:41
• Manchester United handed injury boost as star returns to training ahead of Roma clashRed Devils are looking to end long winless run in Champions LeagueEvening Standard · 2 Nov, 11:40

In this story: Manchester United · Patrick Dorgu · Roma · Michael Carrick · Luke Shaw · Lisandro Martinez · Old Trafford

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