Manchester United handed injury boost as star returns to training ahead of Roma clash

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Evening Standard · collected 2026-11-02 · by Oli Gent

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Manchester United has received an injury boost as Dorgu returned to training after a period out due to injury. Dorgu, who joined from Lecce in January 2025, occasionally played as a full-back but was primarily used as a winger under interim manager Michael Carrick. The club is trying to end a nine-game winless streak that began in August and currently sits in 17th place in the Premier League after losing to Chelsea on Saturday. Carrick faces significant pressure due to recent poor performances, including a 3-0 home loss to Bournemouth where he was heavily booed by fans.

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As of November 2, 2026, Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick is under pressure following a nine-game winless streak. The club's performance has worsened with their only Premier League victory coming against Ipswich Town on August 31 by a score of 5-2. Carrick addressed the media ahead of their Champions League match against Roma, expressing optimism despite the criticism and speculation about his position at the helm. Patrick Dorgu, who recently returned to training after an injury, will not participate in Tuesday's game but is expected to be available for future matches. Luke Shaw remains sidelined due to a muscle injury, further complicating Carrick’s options for the Roma clash.

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Who wrote this

Oli Gent

136 article(s) here · 1 carrying a prediction

🔮 As for Shaw and Rashford, neither of the England internationals will feature against Roma, with neither out training with their team-mates.

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🔮 He has not since returned to training, and will not feature here.

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🔮 You might think I'm crazy with the results we've had, but I can't wait for it."

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🔮 However, the Dane will not play any part as United return to continental competition tomorrow.

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🔮 The Dane had been sidelined with a hamstring problem that he picked up on international duty in September, but his comeback will be hugely welcomed amid United’s lack of senior left-back options.

2026-11-02 · assertive framing · Manchester United have new injury concern as star spotted strapped up in training

🔮 His return will be a welcome lift for the club, who are looking to end a nine-game winless run that stretches back to the end of August, when they defeated Ipswich Town 5-2 at Old Trafford in their only Premier League victory of the campaign.

2026-11-02 · assertive framing · Manchester United handed injury boost as star returns to training ahead of Roma clash

🔮 A multitude of hypothetical punishments have been thrown around my commentators, pundits and fans alike, while City remain entangled in a lengthy appeals process. Should the club be relegated or be issued a huge points deduction, many believe that the club’s stars will likely depart, including their star No9.

2026-11-02 · assertive framing · Erling Haaland's father drops Man City exit hint amid charges uncertainty

🔮 Most thought that their under-fire head coach would be relieved of his duties after the Bournemouth demolition, with the former midfielder seemingly waving goodbye to the Old Trafford faithful as he made his way off the pitch.

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🔮 Madueke started off the right flank for Arsenal following Bukayo Saka’s thigh injury that will keep his compatriot out for a number of weeks, after he picked up the problem in the Champions League trip to Bayern Munich.

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🔮 He picked up a knock at Old Trafford which was thought to not be serious, with De Zerbi saying that he would be out for a fortnight.

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United ORG · 3× Carrick PERSON · 2× Chelsea ORG · 1× Dorgu PERSON · 1× England GPE · 1× English NORP · 1× Ipswich Town ORG · 1× Lecce GPE · 1× Morgan Rogers PERSON · 1× Premier League ORG · 1×

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Pressure has piled on Carrick as United’s stretch of matches without a win extended, and the under-fire head coach made a point of apologising to supporters following the Champions League crushing by Como a fortnight ago, holding his hands up in acknowledgement of the travelling support in Italy.

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Manchester United handed injury boost as star returns to training ahead of Roma clash · assertive framing

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Dorgu, who joined the club from Lecce back in January 2025, had deputised for the England international in that full-back role occasionally this term, but his minutes under Carrick have primarily come as a more advanced winger. asserted

minutes → join → winger

His return will be a welcome lift for the club, who are looking to end a nine-game winless run that stretches back to the end of August, when they defeated Ipswich Town 5-2 at Old Trafford in their only Premier League victory of the campaign. asserted

they → look → campaign

They sit 17th in the English top flight, having suffered another defeat by Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, with Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer’s strikes earning the three points for Xabi Alonso’s hosts, while Lisandro Martinez saw red for two bookable offences. asserted

Martinez → sit → offences

coach → pile → Italy

A 3-0 home demolition by Bournemouth followed, where the former midfielder looked to be waving goodbye to the Old Trafford faithful as he walked off the field and down the tunnel, with the players following behind him heavily booed by the United fans. asserted

players → follow → fans

He was spared the sack ahead of the trip to west London, with it being reported that United were looking to reassess his situation during the November international break, giving him remaining games against Roma and Aston Villa. asserted

United → spar → Roma

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