Manchester United They look like a different team and they started the new year strongly, drawing at Anfield and moving within a whisker of taking all three points.
This is a start. Ruben Amorim In the past few months, he has fallen into frustration many times, his tactical vision has failed to work, and players have often flattered and deceived.
Although the 2-2 draw with Liverpool was impressive and exciting, the Portuguese manager did not hold back in his post-match interview and was baffled by his players’ inability to maintain consistency.
But now the seed has been planted; his idea may have taken root. The Red Devils impressed but their result at Anfield was the product of an imperious midfield performance, Kobe Minu Definitely against the home team.
Kobbie Mainoo’s recent success
Mainu was a beacon of hope for United last season, the latest to emerge from Carrington’s eternal production line and playing a key guiding role. Eric ten Hager Throughout the season, his team defeated Manchester City in the FA Cup final, scoring a goal.
This year, it’s been a tougher season, with Mainu missing most of the season due to injury, and perhaps he’s struggling to show that precocious flair he showed before the summer, free in his young talent. comfortable.
However, the 19-year-old has begun to impress under Amorim in recent weeks, coming on as a substitute against Newcastle United and making a much-needed goal against Liverpool control, Notably, he won 6 out of 11 duels.
Manchester United must sell a player who earns more than Mainu
Mainu has done his club proud as one of the brightest prospects, but not every team looking to establish themselves is thriving. In fact, under fire Joshua Zikze You might even quit a few months after you first joined.
July, Manchester United Signs Bologna’s Zirkzee for £36.5m After winning Serie A’s Young Player of the Year award, he helped the team qualify for the Champions League.
To be fair, he got off to a rocky start in life in England. Zirkzee, who started his career with the winning goal against Fulham in August, came off the bench to score United’s three points of the year. However, he has been struggling ever since, only Scored 4 goals in 28 games.
Perhaps the most worrying part is the failure to translate the qualities that prompted Ineos to take risks and bring energy to Old Trafford, lacking the mobility and physicality to really leave his mark.
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Joshua Zirkzee League Statistics – 2023/24 vs 2024/25 |
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Match statistics* |
23/24 (Serie A) |
24/24(Prem) |
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Game (start) |
34 (32) |
20(7) |
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Target |
11 |
3 |
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Assist |
4 |
1 |
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Shot (hit the target)* |
2.5 (0.9) |
0.8 (0.4) |
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Completed by |
78% |
73% |
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Key Pass* |
1.3 |
0.5 |
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Ball recovery* |
3.0 |
1.3 |
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Dribbling* |
1.5 |
0.3 |
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Total number of duels (wins)* |
4.1 (40%) |
1.5 (33%) |
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Statistics passed Sofa Rating (* = every game) |
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He struggled against Newcastle before the New Year and was substituted after just 34 minutes on the pitch. We mentioned that Mainu had impressed as a substitute, but the damage had been done by the time Amorim’s side fell 2-0 down – a scoreline that pleased the home side.
As a result, the 23-year-old appears to have thrown in the towel. Recent reports claim offside Zirkzee has informed his agent that he wishes to leave and that he is interested in returning to Italian football. Journalist Graeme BaileyJuventus, meanwhile, have hinted they could bring him to Turin this winter, with talks ongoing.
Whereas Dutch International Earns £105,000 a week Aside from the hefty transfer fee, it’s inexcusable that he sought a way out so quickly, despite the emotions he would feel after being ignominiously substituted against the Magpies.
His successor Mainu is paid just £20,000-a-week as part of his wages, which remains despite the England star aiming to sign a lucrative new deal in the coming months or year. A good measure to highlight the issues behind Zirkzee’s Manchester United career. .
Amorim is starting to build something at the Theater of Dreams, and his vision cannot be compromised by players who want it. If there is any truth to these reports, Zirkzee must be sold.








