“Unbelievable” – Evra wants Man Utd star to change position after what he saw against Arsenal | OneFootball

Manchester United legend Patrice Evra believes Patrick Dorgu is more suited to play higher up the pitch than his original left-back role.

When the Dane first emerged on the scene as a Lecce teenager, he was identified as one of the most promising young full-backs in Serie A, but he was also occasionally fielded as an inverted right winger.

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Therefore, Man Utd identified him as the ideal profile to bolster the wing-back department in Ruben Amorim’s 3-4-2-1 system.

Patrice Evra argues Patrick Dorgu should be a left winger

During his time under the Portuguese manager, Dorgu had his highs and lows. While he was commended for his explosive runs, his defensive contribution left much to be desired.

Following Michael Carrick’s appointment in mid-January, the 21-year-old was fielded as a left winger, and he ended up producing two of his best performances since joining United, scoring back-to-back goals against Manchester City and Arsenal.

Therefore, Evra, who is widely considered one of the best left-backs in Premier League history, believes the Denmark international should be confirmed in this more advanced role, as it better suits his attacking attributes.

“When you play as a left-back, people often judge your performance by your attacking play,’ said the Frenchman in his interview with DHL Express (via Metro).

“You have to find the right balance, but with the way modern football is played, I think Patrick Dorgu is more dangerous as a left winger.

“That goal he scored against Arsenal was unbelievable. He is definitely more attacking than defensive. While the manager will ultimately decide, I see his long-term future as a left winger.”

Can Dorgu be Man Utd’s solution on the left wing?

Sadly for Dorgu, his momentum was interrupted by a hamstring injury, so his appearance against Arsenal remains his last to date.

Nevertheless, Dorgu has been making important strides in recent days, and has already returned to grass training, albeit partially. He’s expected to make his return to action before the end of the season.

Interestingly, Man Utd’s summer plans include signing a new left winger, so could the young Dane emerge as an internal solution?

Based on his solid displays in Carrick’s first two outings, perhaps Dorgu can be an additional solution on the left wing, especially since Luke Shaw represents a more convincing choice at left-back due to his superior defensive attributes.

Nevertheless, modern-day managers prefer inverted wingers over classic wingers. Hence why Carrick has been reluctant to field his left-footed options, Bryan Mbeumo and Amad Diallo, on the left wing.

So while the manager will be glad to have an additional weapon like Dorgu, who is capable of operating in various roles on the flanks, he would likely request the arrival of a right-footed left winger.

Yan Diomande is perhaps Man Utd’s ultimate dream for this role, but the RB Leipzig teenager could cost them circa £86 million, which could force Jason Wilcox and Co. to consider more affordable alternatives.