Dan Gore suffers crushing injury blow, ‘out for weeks’

Manchester United made strategic moves during the winter transfer window, opting to send several of their promising academy prospects out on loan to gain valuable first-team experience. Among them was talented midfielder Dan Gore, who secured a temporary switch to Rotherham United for the remainder of the 2024/25 campaign.

Gore’s debut for the Millers came in a 2-1 defeat against Birmingham City, where he made an early entrance as a first-half substitute following an injury to Mallik Wilks. Despite the team’s loss, the 20-year-old immediately showcased his potential, delivering a breathtaking assist with a perfectly timed cross that set up Sam Nombe’s goal. His performance sparked excitement, raising expectations for his impact at the club.

However, just as his momentum was building, Gore was ruled out of Rotherham’s upcoming fixture against Shrewsbury Town. The decision stunned Millers manager Steve Evans, who was left frustrated and in disbelief. Reports later confirmed that Gore had sustained a foot injury, sidelining him for several weeks—a heartbreaking setback for the young midfielder eager to make up for lost time.

Gore’s career has been plagued by unfortunate injuries. Last January, he was loaned to Port Vale but managed just one appearance before suffering an injury that ended his season. During the summer, another freak shoulder injury further delayed his progress. Rotherham was meant to be his chance to regain rhythm and prove his worth, but once again, misfortune has struck.

Now, the focus shifts to his recovery timeline, which will determine whether he returns to Manchester United’s Carrington training complex or continues his rehabilitation with Rotherham. At one point, Gore was seen as a higher prospect than Toby Collyer, but the latter has since solidified a spot in United’s first team, while Kobbie Mainoo has gone on to represent both club and country regularly.

With fingers crossed, fans and coaches alike hope Gore’s latest setback is only temporary. His raw talent once had him on the verge of a first-team breakthrough, and if he can overcome this rough patch, he still has a bright future ahead. Meanwhile, this injury adds to United’s growing list of fitness concerns, following Lisandro Martínez’s recent cruciate knee ligament injury—a worrying trend for the club.

For now, all eyes remain on Gore’s recovery, with hopes that he will soon return to the pitch and remind everyone why he was once considered one of Manchester United’s brightest midfield prospects.