Patrick Dorgu will not face Portugal or Norway with Denmark in the Nations League, with an official statement being shared by the team on Friday

Patrick Dorgu has handed Manchester United another injury blow, as he has returned from international duty with Denmark prematurely. The versatile full-back had initially withdrawn from his country's upcoming Nations League encounters with Portugal and Norway owing to a hamstring injury.

While Brian Riemer confirmed that the 22-year-old had a change of heart and was on his way to linking up with his international team-mates, Denmark have now announced that Dorgu has been sent straight back to Manchester, having failed a series of physical tests.

A statement shared on Friday afternoon 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, meanwhile, 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."

It means that Denmark will be a man lighter for their upcoming Nations League games over the course of the international break. The Red and Whites first take on Portugal at the Braga Municipal Stadium at 7.45pm on Saturday, November 14, before playing host to Norway at the Parken on Tuesday, November 17.

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