- Patrick Dorgu has become the new favorite of Manchester United fans, scoring twice in his last two matches
- Dorgu has taken up a more attacking position since the arrival of Michael Carrick, leaving Matheus Cunha out of the team
- The 21-year-old, who has now been at the club for a year, asked for his name to be changed shortly after signing from Lecce
Patrick Dorgu is becoming a fan favorite Manchester United quickly due to its good performance that has caught the eye.
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Originally a full-back, the Dane has been pushed further forward by new manager Michael Carrick, and it is paying off.
In the two games that Carrick has managed so far, Dorgu has started as a forward alongside Bruno FernandesBryan Mbeumo and Amad Diallo.
He scored against Manchester City and put the game out of Pep Guardiola’s reach before scoring a stunning goal against Arsenal.
Who is Patrick Dorgu?
But who is this ‘new feeling’? The 21-year-old Danish international arrived at Old Trafford in the January transfer window last year from Serie A side Lecce FC as Ruben Amorim’s first signing.
Before joining Lecce, he started his career with Danish clubs Nordsjælland and Akademisk Boldklub.
Why did Dorgu change his name?
Shortly after moving to England, Dorgu asked the club to change his name in all their accounts. It was his family’s request to respect their heritage and religion.
Therefore, moving forward, Dorgu was officially listed as Patrick Chinazaekpere Dorgu in the United club forums.
What does ‘Chinazaekpere’ mean?
As he explained to the club’s website, Chinazaekpere is an Igbo name meaning ‘God answers prayers’.
“That’s what my parents gave me when I was born. Religion means a lot to me; it’s been a big part of my life and my family’s. I’ve been praying since I was little, and I’m still praying. I don’t know if [dini] it has benefits [uwanjani]. It’s about always believing, believing that God has a plan for me, and for my work.”
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A recent report on Patrick Dorgu’s fitness is released
He has played 24 times in all competitions this season, scoring three goals and providing three assists.
He limped against Arsenalbut Carrick has confirmed that it was no big deal.
“Obviously he came out with, hopefully, a little stomach ache, hopefully, not too bad. At this point, it’s hard to tell, so we’ll have to wait and see. Hopefully it’s not too bad.”
Carrick will hope to have the Denmark international on hand for their next game against Fulham this weekend.
Craig Pawson was banned from playing for two clubs
Apart from that, the referee in charge of Arsenal’s game against Manchester United has been banned from playing two teams.
Craig Pawson was the referee for the Emirates clash and he oversaw a game that was faultless, apart from Harry Maguire’s handball.
Judges are often required to declare their allegiance to ensure there is no conflict of interest.
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