What magic did Patrick Dorgu bring to Man United?
Man United have successfully recruited defender Patrick Dorgu from Lecce with a five-and-a-half-year contract until 2030, with an extension clause.
The "Red Devils" hope that Dorgu will be the solution to the full-back problem that coach Ruben Amorim is facing. With the ability to play well in many positions, Dorgu promises to bring flexibility and competition to Man United's defense.
So what is Dorgu's best position? Dorgu is one of the most versatile players in Serie A, having been used on both flanks by Marco Giampaolo and his predecessors as a full-back, winger and wing-back. He can play on both the left and right flanks, allowing Dorgu to cut inside and shoot. Despite being left-footed, Dorgu's versatility has been maintained this season, playing in at least five different positions for Lecce in Serie A matches. Given his ability, Amorim is likely to use him as a left wing-back at United.
Dorgu's strengths lie in his hard work and enthusiasm. Coach Giampaolo has adjusted Dorgu's role and allowed him to play more on the left wing. Dorgu is highly regarded for his ability to stick to the wing to create breakthroughs on both flanks. Statistics show that he is one of the defenders with the most successful dribbles in Serie A and has a top average ball possession distance. Dorgu is a tall defender, good at defending and has the ability to combine with impressive attacks.
However, it should be noted that Dorgu is still young and needs time to improve himself as he is not yet a specialist in creating on the pitch. Dorgu's ability to succeed at Man United is still an unknown as he is only halfway through his second season and has little experience at a big club, but his talent and versatility promise to bring many interesting things to the Red Devils' defense.