Manchester United manager, Ruben Amorin has been asked a lot regarding the future of Joshua Zirkzee. The Dutch striker has very limited time since the start of the season. The limited game time is down to the summer transfer where Man United signed three attacking players.
The limited game time was also caused by Man United not playing in any European competition and getting knocked out in the Carabao Cup. With the World Cup incoming, players will likely seek more game time to make sure their place in the World Cup squad for their country.
This problem was also coming from Kobbie Mainoo before the league started. But Amorim seems to solve the problem with Mainoo.
Amorim said that he understands the feeling of his players that only get limited game time. He said “I want my players happy, I understand the frustration of some players, seeing that the World Cup is there. And I know what it means for the World Cup, but Manchester United comes first, so if I can help the club and the players, I will be happy, if not I have to think about the team.”
But without European competition and early knockout from the Carabao Cup, rotation will be less likely to happen.
Manchester United Created Problem For Zirkzee?
Zirkzee’s limited game time was actually predicted with the signing of Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbuemo. Both players are rated highly by Amorim, and with the high transfer fee, both Cunha and Mbuemo will surely start most of the game. Want to get more news about Manchester United? You can Check Price In UK.
There is also Mason Mount who is very liked by Ruben personally. With those facts in hand. Zirkzee’s chance to get more game time without players getting injured is very low.
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Zirkzee was given an opportunity with the match against Everton on Gameweek 13 of Premier League.. With Cunha and Sesko out injured, it was a very good opportunity for Zirkzee to show up and show Amorim his quality and the game time he deserved. But it seems that Joshua failed to keep up to standard this time
He looked so lost playing as the no.9 role in Amorim’s 3-4-3 system. But Zirkzee has been played more as a no.10 behind the striker last season. And that is where we see him play his best game.
In Bologna, his previous club, Zirkzee played a false 9 who drop deep and let his other teammates fill his vacant position up top. His link up and dribbling ability really suit his play style a false 9.
Next summer, Man United are likely seeking to reinforce their midfield and wingback area. Because currently, those positions are the weakest area in the Man United team.
The problem is, Manchester United have so many no.10 currently, but not many no.9. Zirkzee was signed last season to compete with Hojlund as the starting striker.
Fans also rise some concerns about Zirkzee’s game time in the future when the club dicided to sign Cunha and Mbuemo when Mason Mount is still in the club.
If Manchester United decide to cash out Joshua Zirkzee either in January or the next summer transfer window. The money generated from that sell should be used to strengthen the squad by signing the replacement of Casemiro, specialist wingback, or an out-and-out striker to cover for Sesko.
With AC Milan stepping forward as one of the suitor that interested in signing him, it’s an indication that selling Zirkzee is not a problem for Manchester United.
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| 1 | Arsenal ARS | 13 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 25 | 7 | 18 | 30 |
| 2 | Manchester City MCI | 13 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 27 | 12 | 15 | 25 |
| 3 | Chelsea CHE | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 24 | 12 | 12 | 24 |
| 4 | Aston Villa AVL | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 11 | 5 | 24 |
| 5 | Brighton and Hove Albion BHA | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 21 | 16 | 5 | 22 |
| 6 | Sunderland SUN | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 17 | 13 | 4 | 22 |
| 7 | Manchester United MUN | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 21 | 20 | 1 | 21 |
| 8 | Liverpool LIV | 13 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 20 | 20 | 0 | 21 |
| 9 | Crystal Palace CRY | 13 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 17 | 11 | 6 | 20 |
| 10 | Brentford BRE | 13 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 21 | 20 | 1 | 19 |
| 11 | Bournemouth BOU | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 21 | 23 | -2 | 19 |
| 12 | Tottenham Hotspur TOT | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 21 | 16 | 5 | 18 |
| 13 | Newcastle United NEW | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 16 | 1 | 18 |
| 14 | Everton EVE | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 14 | 17 | -3 | 18 |
| 15 | Fulham FUL | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 15 | 17 | -2 | 17 |
| 16 | Nottingham Forest NFO | 13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 22 | -9 | 12 |
| 17 | West Ham United WHU | 13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 15 | 27 | -12 | 11 |
| 18 | Leeds United LEE | 13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 13 | 25 | -12 | 11 |
| 19 | Burnley BUR | 13 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 15 | 27 | -12 | 10 |
| 20 | Wolverhampton Wanderers WOL | 13 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 7 | 28 | -21 | 2 |
