Patrick Dorgu returns to Manchester United training before Roma Champions League clash

Patrick Dorgu was back in Manchester United training on Monday, handing Michael Carrick a lift before Roma come to Old Trafford for a Champions League match on Tuesday, November 3. RTÉ Ireland reports it was Dorgu's first session since he injured his hamstring on international duty with Denmark in September. United could use the help. They lost 2-0 at Chelsea on Saturday, and RTÉ Ireland says that made nine matches without a win, the club's first such run in all competitions since 1988. Khel Now reports Carrick is expected to give a fitness update before the Roma match.

When did Patrick Dorgu get hurt and is he fit to face Roma?

ESPN reports that Dorgu is back in Manchester United training ahead of the Champions League match against Roma, handing Carrick an injury boost. RTÉ Ireland says Monday's session was his first since he hurt his hamstring on Denmark international duty in September.

Khel Now adds that Dorgu was injured against Wales in the Nations League during the September break. The same outlet says Carrick is expected to give a fitness update before the match. Whether Dorgu is ready to play has not been confirmed.

Who is missing for Manchester United against Roma?

According to RTÉ Ireland, Rashford and Shaw missed Monday morning training and are likely to be absent against Roma. The outlet also reports that Sesko and Ugarte are out long-term and will miss the rest of 2026.

Khel Now says that with Dorgu and Shaw out, Carrick lacks a reliable senior left-back. That makes Dorgu's return important if he is cleared. There was better news on Lisandro Martinez: RTÉ Ireland says he trained Monday, two days after his red card at Stamford Bridge.

What happened in Manchester United's loss at Chelsea?

Manchester United lost 2-0 at Chelsea on Saturday, according to RTÉ Ireland. Khel Now reports that Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer scored for Chelsea, and that Lisandro Martinez was sent off after two bookings.

RTÉ Ireland says Manchester United's last win came 53 days ago, a 4-0 victory over Sabah in the Champions League. Khel Now describes the slump as a nine-game losing run and says Manchester United's only league win was 5-2 against Ipswich in August.

Where do Manchester United sit in the Premier League standings?

Manchester United are 17th in the English Premier League standings with 7 points from 9 matches, with 1 win, 4 draws, 4 losses and a goal difference of -5. Manchester City, 2nd in the table, have 21 points and a goal difference of +10.

Khel Now reports that Carrick apologized to traveling fans after Como's Champions League rout of his side two weeks ago. RTÉ Ireland notes that United lost 2-0 at Chelsea on Saturday, which made it nine matches without a win. Roma visit Old Trafford on Tuesday in the Champions League, and Carrick has an injury boost: Patrick Dorgu returned to training Monday for the first time since his hamstring injury.