Phil McNulty, chief football writer
Dorgu’s absence for the next few weeks is the first cloud to appear on Carrick’s bright new horizon at Manchester United.
Dorgu, who struggled to establish him at Old Trafford following a £25m move from Lecce in February 2025, has flourished since Carrick succeeded sacked Ruben Amorim.
The 21-year-old who was on the margins for so long, has played a key role in Carrick’s opening victories in the derby against Manchester City at home and away to Premier League leaders Arsenal with goals in both games, including a spectacular 25-yard strike in the 3-2 victory at Emirates Stadium.
Dorgu has been utilised in an advanced left-sided attacking position and has been a revelation as United have been transformed since Carrick’s arrival.
It is a blow to both Carrick and Dorgu, who will now be forced to watch from the sidelines just as the Denmark international was starting to show exactly why he was so highly regarded, and why former boss Amorim and current director of football Jason Wilcox were so keen to bring him to Old Trafford.