Dorgu pinpoints the one thing he needs to get right to unleash the deadliest version of himself

Patrick Dorgu has had a very interesting 2025–26 season. From being accused of playing with palpable “anxiety” and being too “careless” in possession, to steering Manchester United’s resurgence under Michael Carrick, to spending roughly three months on the sidelines through injury, the Dane has experienced it all this season. Patrick Dorgu impresses vs Brighton To end the season in style, Carrick handed him his first start since returning from injury in late April on Sunday, and Dorgu delivered. Playing at left wing, the Dane dropped a brilliant shift capped with a goal and an assist for Fernandes’ strike that sealed the 3–0 win over Brighton & Hove Albion. Patrick Dorgu’s game by numbers vs. Brighton Action Touches30 Touches in the box5 Shots3 Shots on target3 Defensive contributions2 Chances created2 Fouls won2 Assist1 Goal1 He returned to the starting line-up with a bang, producing a top performance that takes his tally to five goal involvements, three goals and two assists, in five starts as a winger (post Ruben Amorim). Dorgu has been a massive hit out wide, so much so that many are now wondering whether that is his best position. Dorgu addresses his best position and what he needs to take his game to the next level In an interview with The Sun after the Brighton game, Dorgu was asked about his best position. He responded: “I need to ask the coach. I don’t know. I still have a lot to learn in that position.” Yet he hinted at embracing the winger role, going on to discuss both his strengths there and what he knows he must improve: “I lost the ball a few times in the first half today, so I still need to improve. “But obviously I’m further forward to the goal, and I can get into positions for the opportunity. I still need to work on my finishing. “I could have scored a couple more today, but yes, I enjoy playing there, and I can use my speed and my physique a lot in those areas as well.” While he has been great as a left winger, Dorgu certainly has one or two things to polish, and it is encouraging that he knows exactly what they are. That said, from what we have seen, if he can work on his finishing, United will have themselves one deadly winger ready to fire them to glory. Still eager to learn and working under a great man manager like Carrick, one would back the Danish international to only get better. Featured image Mike Hewitt via Getty Images The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Daniel Onguko Dan is a writer with The Peoples Person, an avid Manchester United fan whose passion for the Red Devils evolved into writing about them. He was introduced to United back in 2008, and his love for the club has continued to grow ever since. Like every other United fan, he believes the club will soon return to its rightful place and strives to reflect that belief in his writing. While he has also written about other Premier League sides, including Arsenal for Just Arsenal and The Arsenal Analysis Blogspot, Dan lives and breathes Manchester United.