Manchester United defender Patrick Dorgu is calling on his teammates to step up, questioning if they're doing enough to salvage the club's season after a dramatic 4-4 Premier League draw against Aston Villa.
Dorgu, who made a significant impact off the bench with a goal and an assist to secure a point at Old Trafford, expressed frustration rather than celebration over his individual performance. The Danish international emphasized the team's alarming league position and urged every player to take personal responsibility and show more commitment to manager Michael Carrick and the club.
Despite helping United claw back from a two-goal deficit in stoppage time, Dorgu admitted the draw wasn't good enough given the club's current struggles. "Everyone needs to look at themselves and ask if they are doing enough," he told Sky Sports. "We need to fight for the manager, for the club and get out of this together. Of course it hurts [to be in the relegation zone], there’s a lot of games and we need everyone to come back sharp from international break and start getting wins."
Dorgu's impactful cameo began in the 66th minute. Trailing 4-2, his precise cross in the 91st minute set up Joshua Zirkzee for United's third goal. Just five minutes later, Dorgu headed home a crucial equalizer from a Bruno Fernandes corner in the 96th minute, completing a stunning comeback.
However, the late heroics couldn't lift Manchester United out of the relegation zone heading into the November international break. With only eight points from ten matches, the club faces its most worrying domestic slump in 40 years. The two-week break will be crucial for Carrick and his staff to regroup before facing rivals Liverpool at Anfield.
