Although Manchester United secured a thrilling 4-2 win over Brighton at Old Trafford, Patrick Dorgu became the center of criticism after coming off the bench and making a mistake that nearly cost the team their advantage.
Ahead of this match, Manchester United faced significant pressure following three consecutive home defeats to Brighton. Under coach Ruben Amorim’s leadership, the Red Devils were determined to restore their pride and started the game with great enthusiasm. They dominated the first half and took a 2-0 lead thanks to goals from Matheus Cunha and Casemiro. The passionate cheers from the Old Trafford stands seemed to energize the home side.
In the second half, Brighton fought back strongly, but United maintained better control of the game. In the 61st minute, Bryan Mbeumo scored the third goal, seemingly sealing the match early. However, when Patrick Dorgu was brought on for Amad Diallo in the 70th minute, drama began to unfold.
Just two minutes after coming on, the Danish defender fouled Yankuba Minteh near the penalty area, allowing former MU striker Danny Welbeck to deliver a perfect free kick that cut Brighton’s deficit to 1-3.
The final minutes became tense as Charalampos Kostoulas scored in the second minute of added time, making Man United fans hold their breath. But then Mbeumo struck again in the last stoppage minute, securing a 4-2 victory for the Old Trafford side and concluding an emotional match.
Despite earning all three points, social media exploded with criticism directed at Dorgu. One user wrote: “Dorgu was truly awful. He came on and immediately made a mistake that led to a goal and almost got sent off. Send him back to Lecce in January.” Another sarcastically commented: “Feels like we’ve been playing with 10 men since he stepped on the pitch.”
Many fans even compared him to Diogo Dalot, who is considered more reliable as a full-back. One humorous remark said: “He runs like he’s possessed, no idea what he’s doing on the field.”
The 4-2 win extended Manchester United’s winning streak to three matches, temporarily easing the pressure after a rough start. However, for Patrick Dorgu, the joyous night at Old Trafford turned into a nightmare as he became the main target of criticism despite the team securing all three points.
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