Manchester United have been hit with a fresh injury concern ahead of Mauricio Pochettino's arrival as manager, after Patrick Dorgu withdrew from Denmark's international duty. The 22-year-old suffered a hamstring injury during Denmark's 2-0 win over Wales in September and was out until his return in United's 4-4 draw with Aston Villa last Sunday, where he played a 24-minute cameo.

Dorgu had been called up for Denmark's Nations League fixtures against Portugal and Norway, but the versatile left-sider will feature in neither game and has been sent back to United. Denmark's team doctor, Morten Boesen, said the player had not performed well enough in tests to be ready, adding that he needs further recovery time and is being sent home for additional rehabilitation. Denmark's FA said Dorgu had undergone a series of tests but would not be fully fit in time, and United will assess him ahead of Pochettino's first day on the job.S1S2

The injury news comes as Pochettino was officially confirmed as United's new head coach on Friday, following the club's decision to sack Michael Carrick. He will take charge of the United States' games against Haiti on November 14 and 17 before travelling to Manchester. During a press conference, Pochettino became emotional when asked why he took the United job, having signed a new four-year contract with the United States Soccer Federation in August, saying it was a very sad decision but that opportunities like Manchester United rarely arrive and are difficult to turn down.S2S1

Pochettino is expected to oversee first-team training for the first time on Wednesday, November 18, and his first game in charge will be against Liverpool at Anfield on November 22. Dorgu's availability for that period remains uncertain, with the club's medical staff set to assess him and the Denmark FA's recovery timeline still unclear.S1S2