Patrick Dorgu was on the scoresheet in Denmark's 4-2 defeat to Scotland on 18 November which should ensure he starts vs Everton.

But what he absolutely isn’t is “a dud”. And if Sadowski thinks he is the mind boggles as to just how many actual duds he persuaded the Manchester United bosses to sign in his seven years combing the transfer market for talent that he evidently can’t spot.

Part of the matchday squad in two of the last four games, including against Everton, albeit while yet to make an appearance this season, Malacia hasn't featured for United since January, having made only eight appearances in the first half of 2024/25 following his belated return from injury.

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim delivered a stinging appraisal of wingback Patrick Dorgu, a player whose “anxiety” in possession is palpable in the eyes of his manager. The Danish defender was swiftly dropped to the bench for the trip to Crystal Palace on Sunday.

BRYAN MBEUMO was a diamond in the rough as Manchester United extended their winless run against Tottenham. Mbeumo’s well-placed header – his sixth goal of the season – looked to have

The Manchester United star thought he'd broken Hampden hearts only for double stoppage time drama to dump the Danes

Ruben Amorim has left one of his struggling stars out of Manchester United's starting line-up to face Crystal Palace after their Instagram account liked a post criticising the manager