Ruben Amorim (foto: Getty Images)
Manchester United have named Patrick Dorgu, Ayden Heaven, and Hubert Graczyk in their squad for the first time ahead of the FA Cup fourth-round tie with Leicester.
Manchester United have named three debutants in their squad for the FA Cup fourth-round clash against Leicester City, as Ruben Amorim looks to shake things up following the club's disappointing 2-0 home defeat to Crystal Palace last weekend.
Patrick Dorgu, Ayden Heaven, and Hubert Graczyk are all set to feature in the squad for the first time as United seek to progress in the cup.
Three debutants for United
Patrick Dorgu, the 20-year-old left-back signed from Lecce for £25 million (with an additional £4 million in potential add-ons), is in line to make his debut after being spotted arriving at Old Trafford on Friday afternoon. The January signing is expected to bolster United’s defensive options, especially with Lisandro Martinez ruled out for the remainder of the season due to a serious knee injury.
Joining Dorgu is Ayden Heaven, the 18-year-old talent acquired from Arsenal during the January window. Signed as a first-team prospect, Heaven could get an immediate chance to impress in Amorim’s reshuffled side.
Goalkeeper Hubert Graczyk is also set to be included in the matchday squad for the first time. With Tom Heaton unavailable and Elyh Harrison cup-tied following his loan stint at Chester, Graczyk will provide cover between the sticks.
United’s defensive reshuffle
Amorim is expected to make further adjustments to his lineup, especially after the recent injury to Martinez and the absence of a recognized striker in the defeat to Palace. With Patrick Dorgu potentially making his debut, the defense could see a new dynamic, alongside established names like Harry Maguire, Diogo Dalot, and Victor Lindelof.
United's confirmed squad vs Leicester (not final list):
Onana; Mazraoui, Dalot, Maguire, Yoro, Lindelof, Heaven, Dorgu; Casemiro, Ugarte, Mainoo, Fernandes, Eriksen, Collyer; Zirkzee, Amad.
United will look to bounce back from recent setbacks and keep their FA Cup hopes alive as they host Leicester City under the lights at Old Trafford.