Patrick Dorgu must have a new role at Man Utd on injury return, it is the best of both worlds

"In many ways, Patrick Dorgu was Michael Carrick's first tactical success story as Man Utd's interim manager, as he roared into life against Man City and Arsenal. In both games, he played as a high and wide left-winger, using his physicality and energy to overwhelm his opponents, and adding a touch of stardust goal quality in the process."

"Left wing is where he started to do the most damage under Carrick, but in his absence, Matheus Cunha has made that position his own. Cunha's work off the ball and the ability to carry it forward in possession are crucial to Carrick's style of play, which means Dorgu faces an uphill task in regaining that position."

"Dorgu should settle into a left-back role when he returns from injury because it's the best of both worlds, and even better for a third player not in the picture. By playing Dorgu at left-back, multiple squad problems are solved in an instant. One, Cunha can happily cut inside onto his stronger right foot without worrying about a lack of width, as Dorgu is a natural overlapping."

Patrick Dorgu emerged as a key tactical success under interim manager Michael Carrick, playing as a high and wide left-winger where he used his physicality and energy to overcome opponents. However, an injury interrupted his momentum. Upon his return, Dorgu should transition to left-back rather than compete for the left-wing position, which Matheus Cunha has now established as his own. Cunha's work rate and ball-carrying abilities align perfectly with Carrick's tactical system. Deploying Dorgu at left-back creates an optimal solution by allowing Cunha to cut inside onto his stronger right foot while Dorgu provides natural width through overlapping runs. This positional arrangement solves multiple squad problems simultaneously while maximizing the strengths of both players.

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