Manchester United defender Patrick Dorgu returned to training on Friday ahead of the Champions League match against Roma at Old Trafford, providing a timely boost for manager Michael Carrick.
Dorgu has been absent since suffering a hamstring injury while playing for Denmark during the September international break. The 20-year-old, who initially arrived as a left-wing-back but has primarily featured as a winger under Carrick, has not featured since that injury.
His return is particularly significant for Carrick, who has been short of options at left full-back and has had to deploy right-footed defenders Diogo Dalot and Noussair Mazraoui in the position. United face Roma needing to secure a result to keep their Champions League hopes alive, with the team winless in nine matches across all competitions.
The club decided Michael Carrick will remain in charge for the visit of Roma, following speculation about his position. United's Champions League campaign has been struggling, with consecutive losses to Atletico Madrid and Como leaving them anxious about securing a top-24 finish.
Roma arrive in high spirits after a 5-2 thrashing of Udinese that lifted them to third in Serie A, though they will be without Lorenzo Pellegrini, Paulo Dybala and Manu Koné due to injury.
United team news: Goalkeepers Lammens, Darlow, Heaton, Mee; Defenders Dalot, Mazraoui, De Ligt, Maguire, Yoro, Martinez, Heaven, Amass, Dorgu; Midfielders Baleba, Santos, Mainoo, Tielemans, Mount, Fernandes; Forwards Cunha, Amad, Lacey, Zirkzee, Mbeumo.
The Red Devils will be looking to build on the positive play shown in the first half against Chelsea, though they must overcome defensive issues that led to Lisandro Martinez's sending off. A victory would be crucial for Carrick's position and for United's prospects in the Champions League, where they still have fixtures against RB Leipzig and Bayern Munich at Old Trafford, as well as away trips to Sporting CP and Villarreal.
