Roy Keane slams Manchester United’s decision to sign Patrick Dorgu – ‘Has it really come to this?. After desperately trying to sign him just to use him out of his position. He’s a very good young player, don’t waste his talent’

Roy Keane criticizes Ruben Amorim’s decision to deploy Patrick Dorgu at right wing-back.

The former Manchester United captain was left unimpressed after Amorim chose to play Dorgu, recently signed from Lecce for an initial £25.2 million plus £4.2 million in add-ons, out of position. Initially expected to solve United’s left wing-back issues, the Danish youngster’s placement on the right raised eyebrows when the starting lineup was announced.

Amorim later defended the decision, stating that Dorgu is comfortable playing on either flank. However, Keane was not convinced, venting his frustration during ITV’s coverage:

“There’s a lack of belief, lack of confidence. They’ve brought in new players, and you expect them to play in their natural positions—but he’s playing right wing-back.

“You look at the goal [Leicester’s opener], and it’s given away cheaply, players aren’t tracking their runners. From United’s point of view, you think, my goodness, is this really what it’s come to?”

Keane’s criticism was quickly followed by action, as Dorgu was substituted at half-time. However, the introduction of Alejandro Garnacho and Joshua Zirkzee helped turn the match around, with Zirkzee equalizing before Harry Maguire secured a controversial late winner.

After the game, Amorim defended his tactical decision, explaining:

“He played plenty of games on the right for Lecce. That’s something we value—versatility. He was a bit nervous with his first touch, but this league has a different intensity, and he will adapt.

“He has pace and strength, and he will improve a lot. The team also needs to play better to help him settle.

“If you look at Dorgu’s history, he has often played on the right. We want our wingers to be adaptable, just like Diogo Dalot. Sometimes, having a left-footed player on the right allows for different attacking combinations, while a right-footed player can provide more crosses into the box.”