Dorgu confident best is yet to come from him
Amorim is hoping the struggles of last season will be beneficial in the forthcoming campaign, as it gave him a chance to get used to the Premier League and the understanding of what it takes to be successful.
That assessment also applies to Dorgu.
The Denmark wing-back arrived at Old Trafford in £25m deal in February, after which he made 20 appearances and established himself as first choice on the left.
While he impressed at times, Dorgu feels there is plenty more to come.
"Yes, 100% I feel I have more to bring to the team and more to give," he said. "Hopefully we'll see the best of me and the team in the first game."
Dorgu's mid-season arrival was crucial given the injuries that had blighted Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia and had forced Amorim to use right-footed Diogo Dalot frequently on the left.
Now Malacia is exiled, Shaw is focusing on a role as one of the three central defenders in Amorim's system and youngster Harry Amass will go out on loan, the main challenge for Dorgu's spot is likely to come from 18-year-old new boy Diego Leon, who caught the eye in Saturday's 0-0 draw with Leeds in Stockholm.
Dorgu welcomes the competition.
"For sure," he said. "Diego is a top, top player. It's good for everyone when you have two or three players providing competition in their positions. It's just going to help the team even more."
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