Michael Carrick is set to benefit from a huge squad boost as the agent of one Man Utd star has posted an exciting return message.
The Champions League is within touching distance for Man Utd, and Michael Carrick deserves immense credit for the turnaround.
It is conveniently forgotten that he has managed this despite missing key players, while others struggle with form.
The biggest problem has arguably been the lack of width, and the player to sort that out is on his way back, as per his agent.
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Patrick Dorgu’s agent hints at imminent return
Patrick Dorgu has been out with an injured hamstring since powering Man Utd’s win against Arsenal with a stunning goal last year.
In his absence, Matheus Cunha has done an extremely good job as a makeshift left-winger, which could see Dorgu unleashed at left-back upon his return.
As per his agent, that return could be closer than people realise, as he posted his client’s goal on Instagram with the caption, “We are back”, with a praying hands emoji.
Carrick’s recent Dorgu update in the lead-up to the Brentford game was also cautiously positive, and the Dane also joined the team on the trip to Ireland.
All these signs point to the player making his imminent return. What better way to announce your return than with an appearance against Liverpool at Old Trafford?
The Brentford game will come too soon for Dorgu, but another week of being in team training could see him return with a bang in a marquee game.
Dorgu’s return will complete Man Utd
It’s amazing that United have continued to function so well without Dorgu because, before his injury, he had emerged as one of the first names on the teamsheet for Carrick.
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His ability to stay high and wide on his stronger left foot stretched defences horizontally, while Bryan Mbeumo stretched them vertically.
It provided plenty of space in the middle for Bruno Fernandes to exploit, all of which had to be managed in his absence.
Now that Cunha has thrived on the left, Dorgu can be played behind him, as he can overlap to maintain width when Cunha cuts inside onto his stronger right foot.
It will give United’s attack a much-needed attacking dimension and help an attack that has been ailing in recent weeks.
His imminent return is perfectly timed.
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