Manchester United have been dealt a fresh injury concern as Patrick Dorgu has withdrawn from international duty with Denmark. The 22-year-old suffered a hamstring injury during Denmark's 2-0 win over Wales in September and was out until he made his return in United's 4-4 draw with Aston Villa last Sunday.
Dorgu had been called up to Denmark's squad for their Nations League fixtures against Portugal and Norway. However, the versatile left-sider will not feature in either game and has returned to United due to his injury.
Denmark medical team confirms setback
Speaking on Friday, Denmark's team doctor, Morten Boesen, said: 'We have carried out a series of tests on Dorgu, and he has not performed well enough to be ready to play in the two matches. He needs further recovery time after his injury, so we are sending him home for additional rehabilitation.'
The news comes as Mauricio Pochettino was officially confirmed as United's new head coach on Friday following the club's decision to sack Michael Carrick.
Pochettino's emotional start
Pochettino will take charge of the United States' games against Haiti on November 14 and 17 before travelling to Manchester ahead of United's next Premier League game away to Liverpool on November 22.
During a press conference on Friday, Pochettino was in tears as he was asked why he took the United job having signed a new four-year contract with the United States Soccer Federation in August.
'It's difficult to talk now. I'm a very emotional guy. It's a very sad decision,' Pochettino said. 'But we are professionals and we are trying to make our dreams come true. I never said I wanted to go back [to the Premier League] but they know there aren't too many opportunities that happen in your career like Manchester United. When it arrives, it's difficult to turn down.'
Dorgu will now focus on his recovery at United, with the club preparing for Pochettino's arrival and the upcoming Premier League fixture against Liverpool.
