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Dorgu hints at preferred left-back role as United shifts player positions

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 5:20 AM

Last updated Sep 25, 2026

Dorgu hints at preferred left-back role as United shifts player positions

Summary

Patrick Dorgu, currently with Manchester United, expressed a preference for playing as a left-back rather than as a winger, a role he has filled under manager Michael Carrick. Dorgu noted that he has adapted to his current position but feels more natural in defense, having only played there when Luke Shaw was injured. Despite limited opportunities at left-back, he has made three appearances this season. Dorgu is now on international duty with Denmark, which raises concerns about his fitness for the upcoming matches.

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•Dorgu prefers a fixed role as left-back over playing winger.
•He has started in three of seven matches for United this season.
•Dorgu is now on international duty with Denmark.
•Luke Shaw's injury has required Dorgu to adapt his position.
•United sought a reinforcement for the left-back position but made no signings.

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5:20 AMYahoo Sports — ‘I’d prefer to…’: United star sends hint to Carrick over his favoured position after being shoehorned into new role

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Patrick Dorgu has revealed that he actually prefers playing as a left-back, despite being utilised mostly as a winger under Michael Carrick.The only times that the Manchester United defender has had t...
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