Manchester United receive injury boost ahead of Liverpool clash
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Both Manchester United and Liverpool will see the 3rd of May clash at Old Trafford as potentially crucial for Champions League qualification. Image Credits: Imago ImagesWith the Premier League season entering its most critical phase, few fixtures carry more weight than Manchester United vs Liverpool on Sunday, 3 May.
United currently sit third in the table with 58 points and five games remaining — needing just five more points to secure Champions League football. Liverpool is also chasing Champions League football, making the Old Trafford trip a genuine six-pointer.
For Michael Carrick’s side, every available body matters – and there is cautious optimism surrounding one of their most influential players.Manchester United insider SullyTalkz has reported that Patrick Dorgu is closing in on a return to first-team training and is targeting the Liverpool fixture as his comeback game.The 21-year-old Danish international has been a significant absentee for United, having suffered his injury during United’s 3-2 win over Arsenal in late January.He has missed every game since that outing after Carrick employed him as a left winger – a move that very much seemed to suit Dorgu having scored in that win at the Emirates.A return for United’s match against Brentford on Monday, 27 April has not been ruled out entirely, though those familiar with the situation suggest the Liverpool game is the more realistic target.If Dorgu can get through training in the coming days without setback, Carrick will have a genuine selection headache in a positive sense — the Danish full-back offering competition for Luke Shaw at left back and adding unpredictability on the left wing.For United, with Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS having made Champions League qualification a stated priority this summer, getting Dorgu back for what could be their most important game of the season is significant news.Meanwhile for Liverpool, Alisson Becker is likewise targeting a return for the Manchester United clash.The Brazilian will also have to make a decision on his future this summer, having reportedly agreed personal terms with Juventus.🚨Patrick Dorgu is targetting a return for the #LFC game on May 3. The 21-year-old is closing in on a return from injury with the expectation of returning to collective training soon. @UtdDistrict https://t.co/Rl1KUvXA0N— Sully (@SullyTalkz) April 23, 2026 Manchester United Patrick Dorgu