Next up for Ruben Amorim is Manchester United’s final trip to Goodison Park to face Everton. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
It’s safe to say each of Manchester United’s Premier League fixtures from now until the end of the term are must-wins.
They enter matchweek 26 in 15th place following last Sunday’s narrow defeat to Tottenham Hotspur, who completed a double over the Red Devils for the first-ever time in Premier League history.
Should United lose and West Ham overturn title-chasing Arsenal the following day, Ruben Amorim’s side could drop to 16th by the end of the weekend. Additionally, Everton could hold a four-point advantage over the Reds if they reign victorious on their home turf in Saturday’s early kick-off.
In regards to the personnel Amorim is likely to have at his disposal, fans are well aware that he’s navigating an injury-plagued squad. He confirmed that Amad Diallo will miss the remainder of the campaign along with Lisandro Martinez, who’s just undergone successful surgery to repair his anterior cruciate ligament.
Patrick Dorgu impresses in first full 90 as a Red
No player covered themself in glory in North London last time out. However, supporters have been pleasantly surprised at how quickly Patrick Dorgu has taken to Amorim’s system in his first two appearances for the club.
The winter signing played the full 90 minutes against Spurs and ended his shift with some pretty stellar stats to show for his efforts. He made 10 passes into the final third, five crosses and created two chances, demonstrating exactly what the boss demands from his wing-backs.
Dorgu also won 100 per cent of his tackles, eight duels and made one clearance.
Alas, you can expect he’ll retain his starting spot for the forthcoming trip to take on the in-form Toffees, which is followed by a home clash against relegation candidates Ipswich Town on Wednesday, February 26.
