Ruben Amorim’s side had a responsibility to entertain on a wet Wednesday night at an uncovered stadium, where, as Patrick Dorgu gratefully noted after his Man of the Match performance, the Reds fans continued to support despite the conditions.
Dorgu’s performance summed up that of the whole team. He played proactive football.
The wing-back position will probably demonstrate the development of Amorim’s United side better than any other. His Sporting teams featured wide players whose fitness allowed them to bomb up and down the flank throughout, with sufficient cover from their team-mates to permit it.
Dorgu had that physicality and support on Saturday.