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The scene is Manchester UnitedThe right wing is filled by George Best, David Beckham and Cristiano Ronaldo. If there are many others struggling to live up to their standards, few of them would be a more unlikely successor than Patrick Dolgu. However, even for just one night, his performance as a right winger was stunning.
There is something endearingly impossible about Manchester United. Dolgu, a choice in left field on one side and right field on the other, excelled out of position and capped the game with a brilliant game-winner. United have been missing out on the chance to finish fifth over the past few weeks, but they have seized the opportunity with a weaker side. Newcastle regret this result. A look at the squad sheet shows they will be looking for a sixth win in seven attempts against another Manchester United side. They leave, defeated by a group of incredible characters.
Newcastle United Looks confused by the way Ruben Amorim Setting up his team: with a back four, for the second time in his reign, with Dolgu (usually a left-wing back) on the right side of midfield. They seemed shocked by his strength. If Old Trafford is wondering where United will draw inspiration from In the absence of Bruno Fernandes due to injurywhich comes from an unexpected source, the masterpiece of Dolgu.
But the January signing performed brilliantly against Aston Villa. That set the stage for arguably the best week of United’s career. It’s full of class. It took Dolgu 38 games and 31 shots to open his Manchester United account, but he did it. After latching on to Nick Waltermade’s header, he volleyed home with precision and power. “It was a good hit,” Dolgu said. “I didn’t know I could do this.”
Neither did anyone else, but his impact went far beyond that. His second shot was saved by Aaron Ramsdale. He was the man to deliver a low cross when Benjamin Sesko’s shot went wide.
Dolgu often plays on the right at Lecce, Amorim explained: “You put him in a more advanced position, with different responsibilities, and he has more freedom to concede the ball. I think it helps Patrick play better.”
Indeed. He was a relentless runner. Newcastle seemed unable to contain him at times. After he was moved to the left, Sandro Tonali was booked for a foul on him. By then, Dolgu felt United’s only way out was as they tried to hang on.
They were inches away from extending their lead. Cesco, a target before Newcastle signed Walter Mader, hit the crossbar with his last touch. Diogo Dalot could also provide United with a second goal cushion. So does Matheus Cunha, who loves shooting.
But no one did, which made the new-look team nervous. They fought in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Amorim, this manager is too inflexible, adaptable and adaptable. Minus 7 players, 4 of whom will make it into the strongest 11, Manchester United lose Mason Mount at half-time.
When Casemiro was surprisingly substituted, United were left with a decidedly unusual midfield of Diogo Dalot, Manuel Ugarte, Jack Fletcher and Dolgu. By the end, with Tyrell Malacia and Tyler Frederiksen each making their top-flight debuts of the season, the defense took on a different look. But United are determined. “If we always keep this spirit we will win a lot of games,” Amorim said. “We put everything on the line.”
They found a new way to win. “Finally a clean sheet,” said the excellent Aiden Paradise. United faced adversity for the second time this season, but admirably. “We suffer together,” Amorim said.
But it proves that his United can do better even when they are the underdogs. Their ball possession rate was only 33%, the lowest in history Premier League Winning for nearly three years. After the break, they lacked possession and were stranded at the back. “In the second half, we just played defense,” Amorim said. But there is a resistance.
Some of it stemmed from his captaincy; Fernandez was a spectator for the first time, wearing a woolen hat instead of an armband, with Lisandro Martinez making his first start of the season as stand-in captain. He survived a penalty appeal when Fabian Schaal’s volley hit his hand, but came close. Otherwise, he’s great. “He’s a great personality,” Amorim said.
The relatively diminutive Martinez helped United blunt Newcastle’s attack. They probably have other regrets. They attempted 621 passes but created too few. “We didn’t do enough,” Eddie Howe admitted. Sené Ramence made a fine save to repel Bruno Guimaraes’ close-range header before Dolgu’s shot was fired.
They almost equalized in stunning fashion when Lewis Hall’s long-range shot hit the crossbar. As they entered the penalty area, Anthony Gordon’s shot hit the goal. Winger and Lewis Miley both broke out. “We need more creation, more goal movement and more clinicality,” admitted Howe.
He claimed that Newcastle were not bothered by Amorim’s tactics; however, when Ramsdale fell, Newcastle seemed to design a tactical timeout, and Hall and Gordon came over to receive instructions from the head coach. Howe later moved on to a stronger bench. However, no matter what he tried, nothing worked.
“We were looking for a way to concede the ball and we didn’t score, which was a deadly combination for us,” Howe said. Putting Dolgu on the right wing was a deadly combination for Amorim.