Manchester United defender Patrick Dorgu has pinpointed his attacking output as an area of his game that needs work.
Dorgu joined United from Serie A club Lecce during the January transfer window in a deal worth around £25million. He has enjoyed an assured start to life at Old Trafford, demonstrating very encouraging signs of the player he can develop into if well-nurtured.
The Dane has made 12 appearances across all competitions but has yet to register a goal or an assist. During the 1-0 defeat to Wolves on Sunday, he sent in two dangerous crosses from the right side but there were no takers.
Speaking to United’s matchday programme [as quoted by the Manchester Evening News] Dorgu expressed his desire to become more of a threat in the final third. He also mentioned two players he looks up to and is aiming to emulate in his performances. He particularly mentioned decision-making as something he is eager to improve on.
“It’s a very attack-minded position. I think I just need to improve my decision-making, to think fast on the pitch and to connect better with my teammates.”
“I really like to get forward and help the team score goals and I just need to improve on my decision-making. But it will come.”
He shared that he’s been studying footage of Alphonso Davies (Bayern Munich) and Theo Hernandez (AC Milan) to learn what it takes to become a more impactful wing-back.
“Yeah, I think they suit the position very well. They’re very attack-minded and they get forward a lot on the pitch. Alphonso Davies plays as a winger in the internationals and he has the quality to play there as well.”
Dorgu added about United’s wretched season, “I think the pressure is big at every club but especially United. I think the pressure is high because the expectation is so high. But being calm on the pitch helps every player to improve and develop.”
“Obviously, you know when you come in during a season like this, there was the pressure, with the expectation of the fans for the new players, it will be higher, for us to help the team as much as possible. I knew that from the start.”
The 20-year-old opened up on United teammate Chido Obi, tipping him to become a superstar for the club in the future. Dorgu also revealed the pair knew each other even before arriving at Old Trafford.
“I talk to Chido. I know him from Denmark. Our families used to go to church together, so I know him really well.”
“I talked to him before he moved here. He has done really well. He has so much potential to be a great striker for United. We’re both young but he’s younger than me and he will be a great player for United in the future.”
United are back in action on Sunday when they go away to Bournemouth.
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