Manchester United s underestimated factor!

As the 2025-26 season approaches, Manchester United is expected to reshape their offensive line, equipped with two No. 10 players while signing a striker to improve offensive sharpness.

Although these new players should add goal firepower to Amorin's team, one can't help but ask which existing player will benefit the most from this change? The answer may not be the most obvious one, but Dogu is likely to be the biggest winner in Manchester United's offensive reconstruction.

Dogu's unexplored potential

Dogu is one of Amorin's first permanent signing players. He joined in the 2025 winter window and became the signing of the Portuguese coach. The injury in the left-back position forced Manchester United to have no choice but to approve the signing of the 20-year-old Danish full-back from Lecce for £30m.

Although some Manchester United fans are not familiar with the young defender, a prominent figure before his transfer to Old Trafford has shown people that he perfectly fits the Amorin system: in the first half of Serie A in 2024-25, he completed 16 propulsive dribblings that eventually formed a goal, ranking first among all Serie A defenders.

He was not a big hit at Manchester United, but as the game deepened, he gradually showed his bright spots. The complete performance against Real Sociedad was his highlight moment, demonstrating the heights he could reach in the future.

Dogu vs Real Sociedad Data List:

Exceeding success rate 100%

Success rate in steals 100%

Air confrontation success rate 100%

Ground confrontation success rate 75%

9 times enter the opponent's penalty area and touch the ball

Create 6 fouls

5 shots

2 clearances

Create 1 penalty kick

brings balance and quality.

With Manchester United's overall performance struggle, it is inevitable that some players will fail to realize their full potential. However, despite the difficulties of the team, Dogu still showed hope and made people optimistic about his future.

Among the five major European leagues, Duogu is the U21 defender with the highest number of propulsive dribblings every 90 minutes (4.38 times). This achievement is impressive considering his limited playing time. This hints at his ability to drive and enter dangerous offensive areas, where he often delivers extremely threatening crosses from the back; however, United lacked efficient strikers at the time to turn them into goals.

Some people think that he needs to improve his crossing and decision-making skills in the offensive third zone. Although he is still immature, his further development is beyond doubt. His teammates must also give him support.

Ganacho sometimes fails to make the most of his side-slide run, which limits his offensive output. And that's where Cunia comes into play.

Cunya-Dogu's partner

Cunya's running and creativity will complement Dogu. If the two form a cooperation on the left (like Cunya and Ait Nuri did with Wolves), we will be feasted. We can expect to see exquisite pass-through and cutting coordination, offensive number advantages and position rotation, all of which will improve Duogu's efficiency in the third offensive zone.

With Manchester United about to introduce an efficient shooter - a player who can effectively seize opportunities - Dogu's cross is finally expected to begin to transform into assists. Whether it is Victor Osmeen or Victor Dzekelish, one of the "Victor" will show off after receiving a powerful cross from the Danish star into the penalty area.

Although some aspects of his offense still need to be fine-tuned, there is no doubt that if someone can benefit the most from Manchester United's offensive innovation, that person is Dugu.

Although he failed to reap assists in 12 Premier League appearances last season, his expected assist value of 0.7 shows his true potential. With such expected assists, he is continuing to create high-quality opportunities. On average, his teammates should have been able to score one goal per game with his passes.

In the Premier League, Bruno Fernandez led the Red Devils with 11 assists, and Amad Diallo followed closely behind with 8. Next season, in addition to Bruno and Amad, someone needs to stand up. Why can't it be too ancient?

With a more efficient offensive system, we may eventually see his full potential as a left-wing guard, which is also rewarding the head coach's trust in him while proving his critics wrong.