Manchester United defender Patrick Dorgu has been forced to pull out of international duty after suffering an injury during Denmark's Nations League match against Wales on Sunday.
The 21-year-old was named in Denmark's starting XI for the clash but his evening lasted just 30 minutes before being withdrawn. He went straight down the tunnel and was seen holding the back of his left thigh.
Dorgu to return to Old Trafford
Dorgu is set to undergo further testing to determine the severity of the injury, but Denmark boss Brian Riemer has confirmed that the defender will return to Old Trafford and a replacement will be called up.
“He’s [Dorgu] suffered an injury and has to go home. We’ll have to call up a replacement,” Riemer said. “It could be Anders Dreyer, it could be Andreas Skov Olsen, who has got off to a good start in Turkey, but it could also be one of the young players.”
Denmark have two further Nations League games to play before the end of the international break, hosting Portugal on Thursday evening before a second clash with Wales at the weekend.
United's other injury concerns
United will be hoping Dorgu's issue is not serious enough to keep him out for a considerable period. The Danish defender has made six appearances for the club this season and has notched a couple of assists.
Dorgu is not the only player to have picked up an injury during the international break. Captain Bruno Fernandes is currently sidelined for Portugal and missed the clash with Norway. Speaking ahead of that game, Portugal boss Jorge Jesus said: “He played with an injury he brought from Manchester United. He really wanted to play against Wales. He wasn’t at his usual level, we’ll see if he’s ready.”
The Portugal boss added: “He said he’s been dealing with that pain for about three games, and that was one of the factors that prevented him from being at his usual level against Wales. He was my player, I know him perfectly. I’ve already spoken to him. I prefer not to risk him in this game and have him clean and in good physical condition for the Denmark game.”
There were a number of other concerns for United before the three-week break, with Kobbie Mainoo and Marcus Rashford forced out of England duty. Benjamin Sesko, Amad Diallo, Matthijs de Ligt and Manuel Ugarte were also sidelined for the Red Devils.
