Manchester United’s Patrick Dorgou will be out for several weeks due to a hamstring injury

Manchester United’s Patrick Dorgou is likely to be sidelined for several weeks after sustaining a hamstring injury in the 3-2 win over Arsenal on Sunday.

The 21-year-old, who scored United’s second goal from the edge of the penalty area, was taken off in the final minutes of the game with what interim manager Michael Carrick hoped was a cramp.

It’s more important than that but sources say the Danish international is still being assessed and the timetable for his absence is unclear.

The in-form Dorjo, who joined United as a wing-back from Italian club Lecce 12 months ago, has excelled in an advanced attacking role on the left side under Carrick, and also scored in the previous win over Manchester City.

United will play eight matches in the English Premier League before the international break in March, when Dorjo is expected to participate with Denmark in the World Cup qualifiers.

Dorgu’s absence may lead to a greater role for Matheus Cunha, who started United’s last two matches on the bench but scored the winning goal against Arsenal.