Patrick Dorgu sent back to Manchester United after failing Denmark fitness tests

Patrick Dorgu has returned to Manchester United after being ruled out of Denmark’s upcoming Nations League fixtures against Portugal and Norway due to concerns over his fitness.

The 22-year-old defender initially withdrew from international duty with a hamstring injury but subsequently travelled to join his national teammates after reconsidering his decision.

However, as reported by the Manchester Evening News⁠, Denmark confirmed on Friday that Dorgu had failed a series of physical assessments and would return to Manchester for further rehabilitation.

A statement from the national team read: “Dorgu ruled out of the squad. Patrick Dorgu has undergone a series of tests ahead of the matches, but unfortunately will not be fully fit in time.”

Denmark team doctor Martin Boesen added: “We have carried out a series of tests on Dorgu, and he has not performed well enough to be ready to play in the two matches. He needs further recovery time after his injury, so we are sending him home for additional rehabilitation.”

Dorgu recently returned from a two-month absence, playing 24 minutes in United’s 4-4 draw with Aston Villa and scoring a late equaliser. His availability for Mauricio Pochettino’s first game against Liverpool on November 22 remains uncertain.