Ruben Amorim has given the news that will cause many hearts at Manchester United to sink as Joshua Zirkzee is out for the rest of the season.
Joshua Zirkzee’s injury vs Newcastle looked serious, and the worst fears have been realised with this diagnosis as Man Utd try to save their season.
The Dutchman was coming into his own, finding a place in Ruben Amorim’s team as a No. 10 and becoming a fan favourite at a rapid pace.
However, in every crisis, there’s an opportunity, and this could be the final push Amorim needed to unleash Man Utd’s 19-year-old prodigy, who’s yet to make his debut.
Ruben Amorim can unleash ‘Paul Pogba 2.0’
Amorim has shaken off a worrying reputation he was gaining recently by handing debuts to youngsters and treating them as genuine options instead of ceremonial appearances.
Harry Amass did well vs Newcastle despite it being a chastening loss, while Chido Obi has been brought along carefully amid high expectations.
However, a player equally as talented remains on the cusp of the first team, just unable to break through despite showing a lot of promise.
With Joshua Zirkzee’s injury, Amorim can finally unleash Jack Moorhouse, who’s been in senior training many times and is reportedly close to his United debut.
Zirkzee’s absence opens up a spot behind the striker, and although Mason Mount and Kobbie Mainoo are returning, Amorim will have learned his lesson.
Playing Zirkzee in a largely meaningless game in the league led to him missing crucial Europa League fixtures.
Enter Jack Moorhouse, dubbed ‘Paul Pogba 2.0’.
Jack Moorhouse’s Premier League debut is long overdue
Moorhouse can slot in for the weekend Premier League games, which will have multiple benefits.
Firstly, if he takes to senior football easily, as is expected, then Amorim will have an extra option next season, someone who can save United millions in the market.
Even if he doesn’t, some Premier League minutes will enhance his reputation, which will help him get a good loan next season.
From the senior squad’s POV, it will allow rest to the players set to have a large role in the Europa League because United’s season effectively hangs on those four games.
The youngsters couldn’t have asked for a better opportunity than the club treating its six Premier League games as a free hit.
Moorhouse’s potential breakout will be a huge gift from that free hit, and Zirkzee’s injury has made it a matter of when, not if.
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