Dorgu faces three-match ban following red card against Ipswich

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Manchester United defender Patrick Dorgu has been handed a three-match domestic suspension following his dismissal in the recent 3-2 victory over Ipswich Town, ruling him out of crucial upcoming fixtures.

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Patrick Dorgu, Manchester United's Danish defender, is set to serve a three-match domestic suspension after receiving a red card in the team's recent 3-2 triumph over Ipswich Town.
The incident occurred when referee Darren England, upon reviewing slow-motion replays via VAR, dismissed Dorgu for a challenge on Omari Hutchinson that was not initially penalised.
United manager Ruben Amorim was quick to emphasise that there was no malicious intent behind Dorgu's actions, despite the severity of the punishment.
The suspension means Patrick Dorgu will be unavailable for Sunday's Emirates FA Cup fifth-round match against Fulham, as well as Premier League encounters with Arsenal and Leicester City in March. However, the Denmark international will remain eligible for Manchester United's Europa League round-of-16 ties against Real Sociedad.
Amorim expressed confidence in Dorgu's ability to bounce back, stating, "He will play in the Europa League, for sure, as we have to make rotation. It's the life of a player, you make a mistake but you have to go again and play the next game".
The red card came during a challenging match for Dorgu, who had earlier been involved in a defensive error leading to Ipswich's opening goal. Despite the setback, United managed to secure a victory, with Dorgu's teammates stepping up to overcome the numerical disadvantage.

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