In fairness to Patrick Dorgu, he gave a glimpse of his potential at Hampden Park last month when he calmly tucked home a late equaliser that would have qualified Denmark for the World Cup at Scotland's expense were it not for the dramatic ending in Glasgow that sent Steve Clarke's men to the finals instead. Ruben Amorim's first signing as Manchester United head coach, Dorgu has flattered to deceive in the left wing-back role, occasionally being a real weapon, at other times looking out of his depth in one of the key positions in the 3-4-3 grand plan. On the night Amorim chose to select an orthodox back four for the first time, he moved Dorgu over to the right side of attack and effectively asked him to provide the threat Amad Diallo and Bryan Mbeumo were responsible for prior to departing for the Africa Cup of Nations.
If you are going to wait until your 38th appearance and 31st shot to score a goal for your club, you might as well make it memorable.
In fairness to Patrick Dorgu, he gave a glimpse of his potential at Hampden Park last month when he calmly tucked home a late equaliser that would have qualified Denmark for the World Cup at Scotland's expense were it not for the dramatic ending in Glasgow that sent Steve Clarke's men to the finals instead.
Ruben Amorim's first signing as Manchester United head coach, Dorgu has flattered to deceive in the left wing-back role, occasionally being a real weapon, at other times looking out of his depth in one of the key positions in the 3-4-3 grand plan.
On the night Amorim chose to select an orthodox back four for the first time, he moved Dorgu over to the right side of attack and effectively asked him to provide the threat Amad Diallo and Bryan Mbeumo were responsible for prior to departing for the Africa Cup of Nations.
He did not let his boss down.
Aside from his goal - Dorgu had the confidence to usher Manuel Ugarte away from the ball as he lined up his shot - he was in the way when Fabian Schar's goalbound effort, one of numerous Newcastle chances, was deflected for a corner.
If someone was going to burst forward and stretch the Newcastle defence, the former Lecce player was generally the man.
His last surge downfield was six minutes into stoppage time - his legs must have been burning - as Manchester United clung desperately to only their second clean sheet of the season.
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