United injury boost
Manchester United look set for reinforcements — Lisandro Martínez is edging closer to fitness and Patrick Dorgu is also nearing availability as the club evaluates squad depth ahead of the run-in (sports.yahoo.com)(manunews.com).
Lisandro Martínez has been out with a calf problem since missing the Everton trip and Michael Carrick said “Not particularly, really, no” when asked if the centre‑back was ready for selection, adding “He won’t be with us. He’s not quite ready for that.” (manutd.com) Injury trackers list Martínez’s calf issue as in its “final phase” with an expected return in mid‑April 2026, putting his comeback in the same window many outlets are monitoring. (fotmob.com) Patrick Dorgu underwent scans that revealed a hamstring tear and was reported to face an approximate 10‑week layoff, a timeline first flagged by The Athletic and carried by national outlets. (independent.co.uk) Before the injury Dorgu had been a regular starter under Carrick and scored in the 3‑2 win at Arsenal, underlining the scale of the blow his absence represents to United’s attacking rotation. (manchestereveningnews.co.uk) United travel to Bournemouth on March 20, 2026, with a mid‑April run that includes matches on April 13 and April 18—dates that overlap the mid‑April return windows being suggested for Martínez and, in some reports, for Dorgu. (manutd.com) (espn.com) (fotmob.com) Carrick has stressed a cautious approach to reintegrating injured players—saying Mason Mount “is getting a bit closer”—while Matheus Cunha and Benjamin Šeško have already provided immediate cover in the forward areas during the recent run under Carrick. (manutd.com) (goal.com)
