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.
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.
Manchester United's manager, Erik ten Hag, has defended his decision to bring off Alejandro Garnacho instead of Marcus Rashford during their defeat to Liverpool. The team suffered a 3-0 loss in the Premier League, with fans criticizing Rashford's performance. However, Ten Hag explained that both Garnacho and Joshua Zirkzee were not ready to play the full 90 minutes, and Rashford's attacking threat justified his presence on the field.
After weeks of negotiations, Manchester United have secured a deal with Paris Saint-Germain to bring in talented midfielder Manuel Ugarte from the French club. This comes as no surprise as Man Utd has been on the hunt for a top-class defensive midfielder and Ugarte has long been their top target. Despite considering other players, Man Utd ultimately sealed the deal with Ugarte, reaching a 'total agreement' with PSG. The transfer was confirmed by several top sources, including Fabrice Hawkins and Fabrizio Romano, making it a monumental feat for the club. Ugarte is set to become Man Utd's fifth summer signing, joining other newcomers Joshua Zirkzee, Leny Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt, and Noussair Mazraoui.
Brighton and Hove Albion emerged victorious against Manchester United with a 2-1 win in the Premier League match on Saturday. The game was filled with excitement and action as Danny Welbeck scored the first goal for Brighton, followed by an equalizer from Man Utd's Amad Diallo. However, Brighton sealed their win in the late minutes with a goal from Joao Pedro. The victory marks a successful home debut for Brighton's new manager, Fabian Hurzeler, who will surely be looking to build on this momentum in the upcoming matches. Football fans can catch the highlights of this thrilling match from 5:15pm.
Brighton and Hove Albion, under the guidance of new manager Fabian Hurzeler, secured a victory against Manchester United in their first Premier League home game of the season. The match was action-packed, with Danny Welbeck scoring for Brighton and Man Utd equalizing through Amad Diallo. An offside call against Joshua Zirkzee and a late winner from Joao Pedro sealed the win for Brighton against the famous Red Devils. Fans can catch all the highlights for free at 5:15pm.