Manchester United defender Patrick Dorgu is walking a disciplinary tightrope as his team prepares to host Everton at Old Trafford this Monday, with the player just one booking away from an automatic Premier League suspension.
Disciplinary Tightrope for United Defender
The 21-year-old full-back has already accumulated four yellow cards this season, leaving him in a precarious position. According to FA regulations, any player receiving five bookings within their team's first 19 Premier League matches faces an immediate one-match ban.
Dorgu's cautions came against Arsenal on the opening day, followed by subsequent bookings in matches against Brentford, Brighton, and Tottenham. Should he receive another yellow card against David Moyes' Everton side, he would miss United's upcoming trip to Crystal Palace next weekend.
Premier League's Disciplinary Landscape
Dorgu isn't alone in facing suspension concerns. The Premier League's disciplinary list already includes Fulham's Sasa Lukic and West Ham's Lucas Paqueta, who are both serving bans after reaching five yellow cards.
Several other players are also approaching the threshold, including Brentford duo Nathan Collins and Kevin Schade, along with Everton's James Garner and Tim Iroegbunam. Bournemouth's Tyler Adams, Nottingham Forest's Nico Williams, and Tottenham defender Cristian Romero have also collected four bookings this season.
Team News and Injury Updates
Meanwhile, United manager Ruben Amorim could receive a significant boost with several key players potentially returning from injury. Lisandro Martinez, Harry Maguire, and Casemiro are all in contention to feature against Everton after recovering from their respective fitness issues.
However, the news isn't entirely positive for the Red Devils, with Kobbie Mainoo and Benjamin Sesko expected to remain sidelined. Amorim is scheduled to provide a comprehensive squad update during his Friday afternoon press conference.
United approach the Everton match with confidence, having extended their unbeaten run to five games across all competitions. Their last outing before the international break saw them secure a dramatic draw against Tottenham, with Matthijs de Ligt scoring a late equaliser nearly a fortnight ago.
