Ruben Amorim's decision to start Patrick Dorgu on the right wing-back position against Leicester City in the FA Cup has been met with confusion and criticism from fans and pundits alike. Diogo Dalot's struggles on the left, coupled with Dorgu's arrival to address that issue, led many to expect Dorgu's debut in that role.
Diogo Dalot was likely relieved when Manchester United signed Patrick Dorgu from Lecce. Dalot had predominantly played as a left wing-back since Ruben Amorim 's appointment, and Dorgu's arrival suggested he would move to the right, where he feels most comfortable. Considering Dalot's struggles on that side and his dip in form, it seemed like a logical decision to start Dorgu as the left wing-back against Leicester City in the FA Cup fourth round.
However, Amorim made a different call, opting for Dalot on the left and Dorgu on the right. Dorgu made a positive first impression, although he was substituted at halftime by Alejandro Garnacho, who ultimately impacted the game and contributed to Joshua Zirkzee's equalizing goal. During his post-match press conference, Amorim addressed starting Dorgu on the right, explaining: 'He played a lot of time at Lecce on the right and the left. That is one of the characteristics we pay attention to a lot, to have a player like him. He was a little bit anxious with first touch of the ball. It’s a different league for him, different speed of the game, but he did well. 'He had pace, strength, he will improve a lot and we as a team need to play better to help these new guys to perform at the right level. The position, you can see in WyScout he can play both sides.' Amorim acknowledged Dorgu's versatility, playing on both sides for Lecce, but his emphasis on this aspect overshadowed the fact that Dalot had underperformed on the left, leading many to anticipate Dorgu's debut in that role at Old Trafford. While Dorgu's ability to play on the right is a positive attribute, Dalot's repeated struggles on the left, and the specific signing of Dorgu to address this issue, make the decision to start him on the right appear questionable. Dorgu performed admirably, winning all his aerial duels, accumulating 47 touches, and making seven defensive actions. However, Dalot's performance remained inconsistent, although he did show improvement in the second half. Supporters left Old Trafford puzzled by Amorim's team selection, questioning the logic behind starting both Dorgu and Dalot in those unfamiliar roles. There was also confusion regarding Amorim's instruction to have both Dorgu and Dalot drift inside towards the center of the pitch. This tactical approach was met with scrutiny from pundits like Paul Scholes and Roy Keane, who questioned the manager's decisions and expressed concern about the team's lack of confidence and belief. Amorim's reign as manager has been largely successful since his arrival from Sporting Lisbon in November. He's been tasked with managing a squad riddled with inconsistencies and a lack of confidence. However, his occasional questionable decisions, like this one against Leicester, highlight the need for careful analysis and consideration. While the current season appears to be a write-off for United, the team still needs to strive for positive results. Amorim's decision to start Dorgu and Dalot in those specific roles against Leicester ultimately proved counterproductive. Many argue that United should have supported Amorim with a striker signing in January, as the task he inherited this season was nearly impossible. Yet, his selections can still be criticized, particularly when they deviate from the most logical and impactful options
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