Patrick Dorgu was taken off after 45 minutes of play (Picture by Michael Regan/Getty Photos)
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has made two selections on Patrick Dorgu that has seen followers scratching their heads.
The Crimson Devils’ latest recruit was handed his debut in opposition to Leicester Metropolis within the FA Cup however as a substitute of taking part in in his pure left-sided defensive place, the 20-year-old Dane was deployed at proper wing-back, with Diogo Dalot on the alternative facet.
Dorgu was signed as a long-term answer for United’s well-documented points on the left flank. However on Friday evening, he discovered himself on the alternative facet of the pitch, a transfer that many viewers questioned.
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The surprising choice got here only a day after Lecce, Dorgu’s former membership, claimed that United had issued a now-or-never ultimatum to safe his switch. The Italian facet had initially deliberate to maintain the highly-rated teenager till the summer season, however United refused to again down.
Amorim opted for a back-three system, with Dorgu and Dalot working as wing-backs. Recognized for his attacking instincts throughout his time in Serie A, Dorgu progressively discovered his footing within the unfamiliar position. As the sport progressed, he made a few promising overlapping runs, threatening from the right-hand facet of the field.
Patrick Dorgu performed on fallacious facet earlier than being subbed off
Dorgu was then subbed off at half-time with United 1-0 down, with Alejandro Garnacho – who was anticipated to maneuver to Chelsea in the course of the January switch window – approaching in his place.
Talking after becoming a member of the membership, Dorgu mentioned: “I’m extremely proud to have the ability to name myself a Manchester United participant; this can be a very special occasion for my complete household.
“I can not wait to work with Ruben Amorim; his imaginative and prescient for this workforce and the way forward for the membership is extremely thrilling. There’s a clear plan set out for my improvement, and I really feel that Manchester United is the proper place to fulfil my potential and full my big ambitions.”
