Manchester United’s Patrick Dorgu to be out for weeks with hamstring injury

Manchester United’s Patrick Dorgu is likely to be out for several weeks after suffering a hamstring injury in Sunday’s 3-2 win over Arsenal.

The 21-year-old, who scored United’s second goal from the edge of the penalty area, limped off in the closing stages of the game with what interim head coach Michael Carrick hoped was a cramp.

It’s more important than that, but sources say the Denmark international is still being assessed and the timeline of his absence is unclear.

The in-form Dorgu, who joined United as a wing-back from Italian club Lecce 12 months ago, has thrived under Carrick in an advanced attacking role on the left wing and also scored in the previous win over Manchester City.

United have eight Premier League games to play before the March international break, when Dorgu is expected to qualify for the World Cup play-offs for Denmark.

Dorgu’s absence could lead to a bigger role for Matheus Cunha, who started United’s last two matches on the bench but scored the winner against Arsenal.