Netherlands national team coach Ronald Koeman has decided to drop Manchester United star Joshua Zirkzee from the squad for the upcoming Nations League games against Hungary and Bosnia & Herzegovina. Zirkzee has had a difficult start to his career at Old Trafford, having gone 16 matches without scoring for the Red Devils. Koeman had previously expressed his concerns about the striker's performance and has now taken the decision to leave him out of the squad. This latest blow adds to Zirkzee's already difficult season, where he has been struggling to find form and game time under manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Share your thoughts on whether Zirkzee should stay at Manchester United in the comments below.
Following the sacking of Erik ten Hag, former United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy has been appointed as interim manager, overseeing a 5-2 win against Leicester City in the EFL Cup. With Chelsea up next, United fans will flock to Old Trafford to see how van Nistelrooy fares. The Dutchman has also spoken about Joshua Zirkzee, who was signed by United for £36million but has only scored one goal so far.
Manchester United will face Leicester City in the round of 16 of the EFL Cup at Old Trafford on Wednesday night, with interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy looking to secure a place in the quarter-finals. However, injuries to key players like Luke Shaw and Noussair Mazraoui have added to the Dutchman's worries. With several players on the sidelines, van Nistelrooy is expected to field a strong lineup that includes the return of Amad Diallo and the inclusion of Joshua Zirkzee in place of Rasmus Hojlund.
Despite winning the first Test of the series, South Africa arrived at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium with something to prove. And they did just that, thanks to maiden centuries from Tony De Zorzi and Joshua Stubbs. The duo's performances helped South Africa reach a commanding 321/3 on Day 1, leaving Bangladesh with a tough task ahead. Follow along for live coverage of the rest of the action.
Bayern Munich star Joshua Kimmich is set to face his former coach, Hansi Flick, when his current team takes on FC Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League. With his contract expiring soon, Kimmich has been linked to the Catalan giants for over a year. The player himself has admitted that this match will be special for him, not only because of his potential transfer, but also due to the reunion with Flick, who played a pivotal role in his growth as a versatile player. Kimmich also compared his former teammate, Robert Lewandowski, with his current teammate, Harry Kane, highlighting the different styles they bring to their respective teams.
During the T20 series opener between India and Bangladesh, coach Gautam Gambhir was seen engaging in a serious conversation with spinner Varun Chakravarthy after the match had ended. This brought back memories of renowned football coach Pep Guardiola's on-field chat with player Joshua Kimmich, even though his team had won. While Gambhir's motive behind the chat remains a mystery, former head coach Ravi Shastri speculated that it could be related to either the bowler's speed or field placement. With his impressive three-wicket haul, Chakravarthy is determined to secure his spot in the Indian T20I team.
Danny Murphy, former Liverpool midfielder, believes that Manchester United's failure to sign a genuine goalscorer will hinder their chances of finishing in the top four this season. Despite signing Joshua Zirkzee, who does not have a prolific goalscoring record, Murphy thinks United will struggle to compete for the title or even secure a top four spot. United's start to the season has been disappointing, with only two wins in their first five games, and manager Erik ten Hag has expressed frustration with their performances.
Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee made an impressive performance in his third cap for Netherlands as he scored his first goal in their Nations League match against Bosnia-Herzegovina. The summer signing from Bologna netted a flicked header after a deflected shot from Xavi Simons. Despite an equalizer from Bosnia-Herzegovina's Ermedin Demirovic, Netherlands went on to win 5-1 with goals from Tijjani Reijnders, Cody Gakpo, Wout Weghorst, and Xavi Simons.
Oranje scored an impressive 5-2 victory against Bosnia and Herzegovina in their first match of the UEFA Nations League. Youngsters Joshua Zirkzee and Tijjani Reijnders stepped up in the absence of usual striker Memphis Depay, scoring and assisting goals respectively. Despite a brief equalizer from Bosnia, Oranje dominated the game with Reijnders playing a pivotal role in the 3-2 lead. In the dying minutes, the Timber brothers combined to set up Wout Weghorst for the final goal of the match.
After the retirement of several veteran players, including İlkay Gündoğan, Bayern Munich's Joshua Kimmich has been named the captain of the Germany national team. Kimmich will be supported by two vice-captains, Antonio Rüdiger and Kai Havertz, with Havertz also serving as a third captain. This decision was announced by the German football organization on Monday, with coach Julian Nagelsmann citing Kimmich as the logical successor to Gündoğan. Despite the recent retirements, Nagelsmann has opted for minimal changes in his UEFA Nations League roster.