Manchester United can unleash a new partnership after surprise Ruben Amorim decision

Attacking the East Stand in the first half of last Friday night's 2-1 FA Cup win over Leicester City, there was seemingly only one destination for Patrick Dorgu when Manchester United's players broke from their pre-match huddle.

But instead of running over to the left side, the new recruit from Lecce sprinted across to the right. Having been desperate to sign a left-sided wing-back throughout the January transfer window, it was a surprise when Dorgu made his United debut from the other flank.

Diogo Dalot, naturally a right-sided player, once again started at left wing-back, much to the bemusement of United's supporters. The Portuguese international has struggled for form in recent months and the arrival of Dorgu was expected to see him reinstated to his preferred flank.

However, Dorgu spent his debut at right wing-back. And as flat and lethargic as the Reds were in the opening 45 minutes, Dorgu was a bright spark.

The 20-year-old boasted a respectable 82 per cent passing accuracy, won half of his duels, won two tackles, completed two interceptions and fired a shot off target that was not a million miles away. It was a solid start.

Offering United a sense of speed and athleticism, it was a surprise when Ruben Amorim hooked him at half-time. He was replaced by Alejandro Garnacho in a move that proved key in helping United turn the game on its head.

Despite the solid nature of Dorgu's debut, Amorim's decision to start him on the right was a talking point, and Amorim was asked about it after the game.

"He played a lot of time at Lecce on the right and the left," said the United boss. "That is one of the characteristics we pay attention to a lot, to have a player like him.

"He was a little bit anxious with first touch of the