Patrick Dorgu has been ruled out of Denmark's Nations League trip to Portugal after fresh tests showed he is not ready to play, and he has been sent back to Manchester United for more rehabilitation. The Danish Football Association said he is not fit for Denmark's upcoming matches against Portugal on Saturday and Norway on Tuesday.
Denmark's medical call
The update is a turn from last Sunday, when Dorgu returned to action and contributed a goal and an assist in Manchester United's four-goal draw against Aston Villa. He had not played since 27 September because of a physical problem in his right thigh.
Morten Boesen, Denmark's doctor, told A Bola in comments translated from Portuguese: "We carried out a series of tests on Dorgu and he did not have a sufficiently positive performance to be ready to play in the two matches. He needs more time to recover from the injury, so we are going to send him home for more rehabilitation."
Portugal vs Denmark
Portugal host Denmark at Estádio Municipal de Braga in the fifth round of the Nations League group stage, with Portugal vs Denmark next on the schedule. One point is enough for Portugal to secure first place in group A4.
Brian Riemer had earlier described Dorgu as "available for the squad" and said he could only play in the second match, but the fresh tests changed that plan. His latest club outing lasted 24 minutes and brought a 7.85 rating, and he has made only six Premier League appearances this season, covering 204 minutes. Denmark have chosen caution instead of pushing him through two games in four days.
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