November 30th 2025.
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim recently opened up about his first signing for the club, Patrick Dorgu, and expressed some concerns about the young player's performance. Dorgu, a Denmark international, joined United from Lecce in a £25 million deal back in February 2025, becoming Amorim's first signing as the boss.
Amorim had high hopes for Dorgu, believing him to be a crucial player in his preferred 3-4-3 system. However, the 21-year-old has struggled to find consistency since his arrival at Old Trafford. On the other hand, fellow defender Diogo Dalot has shown some promise for United, but his future with the club remains uncertain as he is not a natural wing-back.
In a recent interview ahead of United's match against Crystal Palace, Amorim admitted that both Dorgu and Dalot were not performing at their best and had more to give. He also made a worrying admission, revealing that Dorgu feels anxious whenever he receives the ball due to his struggles at United.
Amorim expressed his disappointment in Dorgu's performance, especially in comparison to his recent performance for the national team where he scored a great goal against Scotland. The manager feels that the pressure at United is affecting the young player's decision-making on the field.
He also mentioned Dorgu's missed opportunity against Everton, stating that he had no issues making similar decisions while playing for Lecce in Italy. However, Amorim remains hopeful and believes that Dorgu has time to improve and adapt to the pressure at United.
United currently sits at 12th place in the Premier League table and has conceded 19 goals in 12 league games, keeping only one clean sheet. When asked about the team's poor defensive record, Amorim said that the team needs to improve their performance near the box and be more vigilant in pressing the opponents.
Their next opponents, Crystal Palace, are currently sixth in the league and could climb to third place with a win over United. However, Palace suffered a disappointing defeat in the Conference League to Strasbourg during the week, ending their five-game unbeaten streak.
Amorim remains positive and hopes to see improvement from his players in the upcoming games. He believes that the team has a lot more to give and is determined to help his players reach their full potential.
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