In the 10th round of the Premier League, Manchester United drew 4-4 with Aston Villa at home. After the match, Manchester United defender Patrick Dorgu accepted an interview with Viaplay, discussing the team's two early goals conceded at the start of each half, persistent defensive issues, the fan atmosphere at Old Trafford, and his physical condition after returning from injury.
Reporter: This is Patrick Dorgu. I'll ask in English, you can answer in Danish. Patrick, what would you say after a game ending in this way?
Patrick Dorgu: Uh, it's hard to put into words. We were behind twice, so of course, we are happy to get one point, but we fell behind early in both halves, which put us in a passive situation and made it more difficult for us to win the game. So as a team, we have to defend better and avoid conceding so many goals.
Reporter: This is the second consecutive game where this has happened, three out of four halves. How do you discuss this in the dressing room?
Patrick Dorgu: Uh, we've been discussing it all week, we have to work harder, we have to help each other, and not give the opponent so many chances. Of course, we also have to look at ourselves and see how we can do better after the international break.
Reporter: Can you try to describe how difficult it is to step onto the pitch at Old Trafford as a Manchester United player now? Because it's a very special place, but the current situation seems a bit difficult?
Patrick Dorgu: Yes, it's difficult, but you can see the fans, they want to win. When we play well, they support us. Of course, they have high expectations for us, so we certainly have to try to repay them, keep attacking, keep scoring goals, and then we have to... concede fewer goals to win the game.
Reporter: After the match against AFC Bournemouth, the players were booed, Carrick was supported. Today you all left the field together, and everyone in the stands was supporting everyone. However, how does it feel to play under Michael Carrick now?
Patrick Dorgu: Uh, it's the same as last season. We play for the coach, we play for the club, so we have to try to win games for Manchester United, not for Carrick. We certainly have to be united, but we are not just playing for the coach, we are also playing for all the fans.
Reporter: Finally, regarding your personal return from injury and participating in this match that went from 2-4 to 4-4, how is your physical condition? How do you view the upcoming matches and this period?
Patrick Dorgu: Uh, yes, I'm happy to be back. Thank God for the opportunity to play. And I'm still trying to get back into the rhythm of the game, but it felt good to play today, and it feels great to help the team get a point.