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The first thing Ruben Amorim did after taking over as new head coach of Manchester United was to address the lack of wingbacks in the squad.
Patrick Dorgu arrived in January and the Dane played in that position for Lecce in Serie A. Although the team struggled last season, the 21-year-old enjoyed a decent start to life in Manchester.
The Denmark international has played five games in the Premier League this season, but has not been part of the starting XI for the last three matches.
The Portuguese tactician is working with the left-footed defender in training to turn him into “Nuno Mendes 2.0”. The sunwith Amorim believing United’s number 13 has the talent to match the Champions League winner.
Amorim has high expectations for Patrick Dorgu
The Paris Saint-Germain had risen through the ranks of Sporting CP and excelled under Amorim before embarking on his Parisian adventure.
The United boss has asked Dorgu to study videos of his former protégé to try and understand the art of when to attack and when to defend.
“Ruben Amorim has told Patrick Dorgu to learn from the very best. The Manchester United boss saw Portuguese Nuno Mendes come through the ranks at Sporting Lisbon before starring for Paris Saint-Germain and winning the Champions League last season.
And SunSport understands that Amorim has instructed the flying Danish full-back to watch videos of Mendes to help improve his game. A source close to the Old Trafford chief says 20-year-old Drogu has even been dubbed Nuno Mendes 2.0 by the coaching staff.
“Amorim has remained in contact with PSG CEO Mendes and considers him the best left back in the world.”
Perfect plan to bring out the best in him
An insider told the publication: “Dorgu has had some ups and downs this season, but Amorim is fully behind him. He believes Dorgu’s athleticism, skills and mentality can make him United’s left-back for the next decade.”
“The aim is to make him more decisive in attack – more assists, more goals, more involvement in second balls – like what Amad gives them on the other flank.
“Amorim is obsessed with helping Dorgu reach that level as quickly as possible. He really sees him as the next Nuno Mendes.”
Patrick Dorgu has the athleticism and stamina to match, but he looks raw and needs more polish. United fans will be excited if this actually becomes a reality thanks to Amorim’s guidance.
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