According to Manchester Evening News, Manchester United defender Dorgu has returned to Manchester for assessment after suffering an injury while on international duty with Denmark, potentially exacerbating the club's left-back shortage.

Dorgu was substituted after approximately 30 minutes during Denmark's match against Wales last weekend due to injury. He previously suffered a hamstring injury in January that sidelined him for three months. Another extended absence would create problems for manager Michael Carrick, who knows Luke Shaw cannot play twice per week.

Luke Shaw returned from a three-game absence in the match against Fulham before the international break. Given the congested fixture schedule after domestic football resumes, Manchester United will need to rotate Shaw carefully. Dorgu has previously deputized for Shaw during his absences. Should Dorgu also face a prolonged spell on the sidelines, Carrick would need to rely on Diogo Dalot, Noussair Mazraoui, or Harry Amass.

Noussair Mazraoui may not be available as a solution either. He collapsed at the 69-minute mark during Morocco's match against Lesotho on Tuesday and signaled he required treatment before being substituted shortly after. However, this substitution may have been precautionary.

Dorgu's potential extended absence will intensify criticism of Manchester United's failure to sign another left-back during the summer transfer window. After reinforcing midfield, the club had hoped to bring in a left-back, yet ultimately failed to complete a deal despite knowing Luke Shaw could not start in a season exceeding 60 matches.

After missing out on a primary target, Manchester United should have signed a more affordable left-back who, while perhaps not capable of being first-choice, could at least provide rotation options. The left-back crisis is hardly surprising given that Luke Shaw suffered an injury just three weeks into the season and Dorgu now faces a second hamstring injury in nine months.

Manchester United determined there were no suitable candidates available in the market and chose not to pursue additional signings. Racing Santander's left-back Jorge Salinas had a £15 million buyout clause, but it was clear Manchester United was not sufficiently impressed. The club's data department and scouting network should have presented other suitable options, as there likely were left-backs available at reasonable transfer fees in the market.

Manchester United's decision-makers gambled that Luke Shaw and Dorgu would remain healthy, but Shaw's injury history is well-documented, and Dorgu faces another potential spell on the sidelines due to his second hamstring injury.

Wilcox and other members of the recruitment team should feel the pressure over this. While Michael Carrick has made some tactical missteps this season, it is clear the manager did not receive sufficient support from the club during the summer transfer market.

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