Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has opened up on his plans for January signing Patrick Dorgu. Dorgu made his Man United debut in the FA Cup fourth round tie against Leicester, just days after completing his transfer from Serie A side Lecce.

Dorgu performed well across his 45-minute debut on the right. He dovetailed with Amad Diallo ahead of him and dropped back when needed to protect Leny Yoro. He was a useful, outlet out wide for a team that can be hesitant to take the initiative.

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has made two decisions on Patrick Dorgu that has seen fans scratching their heads.The Red Devils’ newest recruit was handed his debut against Leicester

Harry Maguire's late winner helped Manchester United beat Leicester City in the FA Cup on Friday and Ruben Amorim's side will now enjoy a few days off before their next game

Ruben Amorim backed Patrick Dorgu to further improve his game after the new Manchester United star made his debut against Leicester City.

Manchester United have secured the signing of Patrick Dorgu from Serie A side Lecce for a fee of £25.2million ($31.2m; €30m) plus £4.2m in add-ons. Dorgu is United’s second signing of the January window after teenage centre-back Ayden Heaven’s arrival from Arsenal was confirmed on Saturday.

Manchester United icon Paul Scholes did not seem to be a huge advocate for Ruben Amorim deciding to play new signing Patrick Dorgu as an inverted right wing-back on his debut

Patrick Dorgu lasted 45 minutes on his debut on Friday and played on the right rather than the left, but Man United could do with another wing-back.

Paul Scholes and Roy Keane have given their verdict on Patrick Dorgu's Manchester United debut in Friday night's FA Cup win over Leicester City where he lasted just 45 minutes before being hauled off

Ruben Amorim explained why he chose to use Patrick Dorgu as a right wing-back during his Manchester United debut against Leicester City in the FA Cup.

Ruben Amorim has defended his decision to play new Manchester United signing Patrick Dorgu on the right on his debut against Leicester City. Amorim was eager to bring in a natural wing-back during the January transfer window to provide some natural balance to his preferred 3-4-3 formation with Dorgu brought in from Italian side Lecce in a deal worth an initial £25million.