Lecce call Dorgu for key Serie A game despite imminent Man Utd move | OneFootball

Manchester United-bound Patrick Dorgu is available for tonight’s away game at Parma as Marco Giampaolo says he’ll make the ‘most logical decision’ at the Stadio Tardini.

Dorgu is on the verge of joining Manchester United in a €37m deal, but his medicals with the Red Devils have been rescheduled.

The Denmark international is expected to fly to England over the weekend, but he’ll be available for Lecce’s away game at Parma tonight.

“As of today, he’s a Lecce player, so he is called up and will travel for the game,” Lecce coach Giampaolo said at a pre-match press conference on Thursday.

Lecce call Dorgu for key Serie A game despite imminent Man Utd move

epa11807320 US Lecce’s Patrick Dorgu (R) and FC Genoa’s Martin Caricol (L) in action during the Italian Serie A soccer match US Lecce vs FC Genoa at the Via del Mare stadium in Lecce, Italy, 05 January 2025. EPA-EFE/ABBONDANZA SCURO LEZZI

“I’ve made assessments on him, so I’ll make the most logical decision because Lecce comes before everything else.”

All Italian sources, including Gazzetta and Goal.com, claim that Dorgu won’t start at the Stadio Tardini tonight.

It’s a key game for Lecce as the Giallorossi are in the drop zone and are fighting for survival with 20 points, just as many as their next opponents.

Lecce have won just one game from the last five in Serie A, losing the last two matches.

Dorgu has three goals and one assist in 23 appearances across all competitions this season.