Patrick Dorgu: Man United ace responds to Amorim’s past criticism
Patrick Dorgu: Man United ace responds to Amorim’s past criticism Manchester United full-back Patrick Dorgu returned to action in the 3-2 win over Liverpool at Old Trafford on Sunday, 3 May, in the Premier League. The Red Devils were 2-0 up at the break, thanks to goals from Matheus Cunha and Benjamin Sesko, but the Merseyside club rallied in the second half to make it 2-2. Caretaker manager Michael Carrick brought on the Dane to replace the misfiring Bryan Mbeumo in the 76th minute, but it was Kobbie Mainoo who scored the winner a minute later.
The result helped the Red Devils open up a six-point gap in third place with three games remaining in the season. Dorgu had very little time to have an influence, although fans will be delighted to have him back after an injury ruined his momentum under Carrick. Dorgu’s tryst with Amorim Dorgu was one of former head coach Ruben Amorim’s first signings at United, arriving at the Theatre of Dreams in January 2025.
The Portuguese used the Dane mostly in the left-sided wing-back position in his controversial 3-4-3 system. Dorgu did appear at times on the opposite flank, and also covered in attack on a couple of occasions. The 21 year old had a mixed time under Amorim, registering one goal and three assists in 40 games.
The Portuguese head coach was sacked by United in January this year, bringing an end to a turbulent 14-month spell that saw a lot of controversies, including public criticism of players. In November 2025, following a 1-0 defeat to Everton, Amorim claimed that Dorgu was nervous every time he touched the ball, stating: “You can feel the anxiety every time Patrick touches the ball. I can feel the anxiety.
” Amorim’s departure and Carrick’s subsequent arrival saw United shift to a 4-2-3-1 formation, which revitalised Dorgu. The Dane was deployed in an attacking role by the Englishman, and he responded by scoring in the wins against Manchester City and Arsenal before picking up a hamstring injury. Following his return to full fitness, Dorgu has now responded to Amorim’s comments.