Patrick Dorgu Leaves Denmark Camp Injured After Wales Win

Denmark’s injury problems have deepened after Patrick Dorgu was withdrawn from the national-team camp following the 2-0 win over Wales, leaving Brian Riemer short of options on the left side midway through the international window.

Dorgu sent home after Wales victory

1. Dorgu suffered an injury in Denmark’s victory over Wales and left the camp on Sunday evening.
2. Riemer confirmed that the Manchester United player will not be available for Denmark’s match next week, with further medical tests required to establish the length of his absence.
3. The departure adds to an already extensive list of absentees. Andreas Christensen, Alexander Bah, Albert Gronbaek and Kasper Dolberg had all been ruled out after the original squad was named.
4. Riemer said seven or eight players who would ordinarily be expected in a 23-man Denmark selection had either not reported for duty or had already returned to their clubs before Dorgu’s injury.

The Denmark coach described the scale of the disruption as unprecedented in his experience. He said the repeated withdrawals were especially frustrating because the international programme has not yet reached its conclusion.

Wide-area cover now required

Dorgu’s versatility across the left flank has made him an important member of Riemer’s group, and his absence leaves another gap in a squad already being stretched by the workload on those who remain fit.

Riemer will call up at least one replacement, with the coach considering players capable of joining the group quickly and operating under immediate international pressure. Anders Dreyer and Andreas Skov Olsen are among the options, while a younger player could also receive a late invitation. Skov Olsen has begun the season strongly in Turkey.

Hojlund laments loss of key teammate

Rasmus Hojlund said Dorgu’s setback was a major disappointment for Denmark and for Manchester United, the striker’s former club. He described Dorgu as a leading figure and said a prolonged lay-off would be difficult for both team-mates and club alike.