Manchester United's Patrick Dorgu Under Pressure as Amorim Seeks Form Shift
Ruben Amorim, Manchester United's new head coach, has expressed his concern for wing-back Patrick Dorgu, acknowledging the 21-year-old Dane struggles with anxiety whenever he receives possession. This sentiment is reflected in Dorgu's uneven performance since joining from Lecce for £25m in February.
According to Amorim, training sessions reveal better form from the two wing-backs compared to their games. While Dorgu showed promise during a recent match against Scotland where he scored a crucial goal under pressure, his performances have been marred by anxiety in games. The coach felt this tension when watching Dorgu play for the national team and even witnessed it firsthand when observing the Danish player's training sessions.
Dorgu's latest miss from a scoring opportunity in Manchester United's 1-0 loss to Everton exemplifies the struggles he faces. Amorim compared the ease with which Dorgu had an easy chance against Scotland, under pressure but still effectively taking the shot, to his recent performances at Old Trafford. The coach attributed this disparity to the different pressures he encounters on the pitch.
Amorim believes that Dorgu has "much time" to improve and enhance his game, highlighting that he too feels the anxiety whenever Patrick touches the ball. He underscored that with patience and improvement, the Dane can deliver better results for the team. The coach emphasized that both Dorgu and wing-back Diogo Dalot have the potential to excel but require refinement.
The Manchester United manager has also voiced concerns about his team's defensive vulnerabilities, particularly in conceding an unusually high number of goals in their 12 Premier League games. Amorim acknowledged that issues lie beyond individual defenders, instead pointing towards the need for collective improvement and adapting to pressing situations better.
With Sunday's match against Crystal Palace looming, the pressure is on Amorim and his team to rectify these defensive shortcomings and bolster their performances overall.
Ruben Amorim, Manchester United's new head coach, has expressed his concern for wing-back Patrick Dorgu, acknowledging the 21-year-old Dane struggles with anxiety whenever he receives possession. This sentiment is reflected in Dorgu's uneven performance since joining from Lecce for £25m in February.
According to Amorim, training sessions reveal better form from the two wing-backs compared to their games. While Dorgu showed promise during a recent match against Scotland where he scored a crucial goal under pressure, his performances have been marred by anxiety in games. The coach felt this tension when watching Dorgu play for the national team and even witnessed it firsthand when observing the Danish player's training sessions.
Dorgu's latest miss from a scoring opportunity in Manchester United's 1-0 loss to Everton exemplifies the struggles he faces. Amorim compared the ease with which Dorgu had an easy chance against Scotland, under pressure but still effectively taking the shot, to his recent performances at Old Trafford. The coach attributed this disparity to the different pressures he encounters on the pitch.
Amorim believes that Dorgu has "much time" to improve and enhance his game, highlighting that he too feels the anxiety whenever Patrick touches the ball. He underscored that with patience and improvement, the Dane can deliver better results for the team. The coach emphasized that both Dorgu and wing-back Diogo Dalot have the potential to excel but require refinement.
The Manchester United manager has also voiced concerns about his team's defensive vulnerabilities, particularly in conceding an unusually high number of goals in their 12 Premier League games. Amorim acknowledged that issues lie beyond individual defenders, instead pointing towards the need for collective improvement and adapting to pressing situations better.
With Sunday's match against Crystal Palace looming, the pressure is on Amorim and his team to rectify these defensive shortcomings and bolster their performances overall.
... I mean, I get it, being a pro footballer isn't easy, but £25m is a lot of pressure too 
. Back in my day, we didn't have all these fancy analytics and whatnot, we just played with heart and passion 
. Amorim's right that Dorgu has potential, but he needs to work on his mental game, you know? Like, I was always nervous before exams, not just football matches 
. And yeah, defensive vulnerabilities are a big worry for Manchester United - they've got some great players like Rashford and Martial, but if the team's defense isn't solid, it's hard to win games 
. Hopefully Amorim can get them sorted out and Dorgu finds his footing again 
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. I mean, yeah the guy did score a goal under pressure but then again so did other players with less anxiety 
. What I think Manchester United needs is consistency not just from their players but also from their coaching staff. The defensive vulnerabilities are pretty concerning and need to be addressed ASAP 
️. Maybe if they can work on that, Patrick Dorgu will have an easier time under pressure and his performances will improve 
he's got all the talent but that anxiety is holding him back big time 
it's like he can do it in practice but on the pitch, he freezes up whenever he gets possession 
ruben amorim is right tho, with patience & hard work, he can turn this around 
and diogo dalot needs to step up too 
gotta see some serious improvements from these defenders, esp when it comes to defending under pressure 
crystal palace is gonna be tough tho 
Patrick Dorgu's struggles are like a bad episode of "The Twilight Zone" 
! One minute he's scoring goals under pressure, next he's chokin' up on a simple chance against Everton 
. And you know what's even crazier? He's not the only one, Ruben Amorim's got some defensive issues to sort out too 
... or in this case, "defence needs a serious overhaul" 
. The pressure's on, and I'm curious to see how Amorim sorts all this out 
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. I think what Ruben Amorim said makes sense, that training sessions are different from games. It's like when you practice your golf swing for hours but still struggle on the course 
Can you believe Manchester United are trying to "defend" their players from anxiety? 
And £25m is a pretty penny for someone who can't even handle a little pressure. Like, I get it, coaching is tough but come on, Ruben Amorim! Stop trying to calm the storm and tell him to just chill out already 
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he was super clutch for Denmark in that Scotland game 
but it's clear he's struggling to replicate that form at Old Trafford 
makes me think this isn't just Dorgu's issue 
which is waaay higher than most teams 
. Dalot's been doing alright so far 
. If Amorim can help them sort out those mental blocks, we might just see a turn around 
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, especially in high-stakes games like against Everton 
. And now with the defensive woes? 
Manchester United needs a turnaround ASAP 
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. And let's be real, Diogo Dalot is probably doing way better than Dorgu and everyone knows it 
. The defensive problems are just an excuse for a bigger issue - Amorim should really focus on getting his head around pressing situations instead of blaming the team 
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and hes not being too hard on him either. i mean the guy's already scored a crucial goal under pressure for denmark... 
, Dorgu needs a lot of work but he's only 21, so I'm curious to see how he'll develop, maybe a few more months under Amorim's guidance will help him feel more comfortable on the pitch 
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. I get it, Amorim understands that he's still young and needs time to develop, but 25 million pounds is a big investment 
. All these goals they're conceding is not cool 
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. And hey, at least Dorgu is trying 
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. i think amorim is on the right track by acknowledging this and wanting to help him work through it