Dutch press react to Joshua Zirkzee brace for Man Utd in 4-0 win vs Everton

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A bold call from Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim immediately paid off.

After Rasmus Hojlund scored two goals and provided an assist in midweek, it looked like the Dane would start against Everton.

Ruben Amorim sprang a surprise and selected Joshua Zirkzee up front, and his call was inspired.

Joshua Zirkzee scored two goals in the 4-0 victory, his first goals since netting on his debut for United against Fulham, way back in August.

The goals were exactly what Zirkzee needed, responding to encouragement from his head coach, as he pushes on to get his United career back on track.

Joshua Zirkzee reaction

Joshua Zirkzee’s progress at Manchester United is of great interest in his native Netherlands, and his two-goals against Everton hit the headlines.

Dutch outlet Voetbal Zone wrote: “Zirkzee repays Amorim’s trust with big win for Manchester United.”

FCUpdate reported: “Zirkzee shines after months of drought,” referring to the former Bologna forward’s long wait without scoring.

The outlet praised Zirkzee’s movement, noting that he “frequently dropped back, this made him important for a few early transitions of the home team.”

Voetbal International commented that Zirkzee ‘seized the opportunity with both hands’, noting that this was his first Premier League start since September.

Voetbal Primeur described the strikes as ‘two liberating goals’, adding that Zirkzee was the key man in a ‘convincing victory’ for Manchester United.

Positive headlines will put Zirkzee in the right mindset, and he will have a big role to play amid a busy month of fixtures ahead.

Amorim on Zirkzee

Ruben Amorim wants to utilise his squad and give every player a chance. Amid a busy fixture schedule, it is very sensible, and also good for team morale.

Speaking to Sky Sports following United’s win, the head coach discussed Joshua Zirkzee, his selection, and his goals.

Amorim said: “It is everything for the player. He did a great job. It is good for his confidence.

“We had an idea, but it is not because I selected him that i had an epiphany, we needed fresh legs. The players are helping a lot, congratulations to them.”