In a tense showdown at Old Trafford, Manchester United manager Rúben Amorim has confirmed that the club will challenge the FA’s decision to hand defender Patrick Dorgu a three-match ban.
The young Danish full-back was sent off during United’s dramatic 3-2 win over Ipswich Town after a contentious challenge on Omari Hutchinson.
The incident, which occurred in the 43rd minute, was initially ignored by the referee but was later upgraded to a red card following a VAR review. As a result, Dorgu is set to miss crucial matches, including an FA Cup clash against Fulham and Premier League fixtures against Arsenal and Leicester City.
Expressing his frustration, Amorim declared, **“We are appealing this decision—it’s unfair.” He defended Dorgu, stating, “He went for the ball. Yes, maybe it was a bit aggressive, but he’s young and proving he belongs in the Premier League.”
The match itself was a rollercoaster, with an early mix-up between Dorgu and goalkeeper Andre Onana gifting Ipswich a goal. United fought back with an own goal from Ipswich’s Sam Morsy and a strike from Matthijs de Ligt, but Dorgu’s red card and another goal from Jaden Philogene leveled the score. Ultimately, Harry Maguire’s second-half header secured the win.
Meanwhile, Amorim also addressed Alejandro Garnacho’s frustrated reaction to being substituted after Dorgu’s dismissal. The young winger stormed straight down the tunnel, prompting the manager to state, “I’ll be having a conversation with Garnacho about that.”
With Dorgu’s suspension looming, United face a tough road ahead. Their decision to appeal underscores their belief in the player’s importance and their frustration over the perceived severity of the punishment. Now, all eyes are on the FA’s response and how this saga will impact United’s momentum in the coming weeks.
