Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee is going through a tough run of form at the moment and the international break has not helped.
Manchester United wanted a new striker over the summer and plumped for Joshua Zirkzee.
United paid £36million to sign Zirkzee after being impressed with his displays for Bologna last season.
The Dutchman scored 11 times in 34 Serie A games, helping Bologna qualify for the Champions League.
Zirkzee enjoyed a dream start with a goal on his debut against Fulham, but has now gone 16 games without a goal since that night.
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Zirkzee looks completely devoid of confidence right now despite Ruud van Nistelrooy’s best efforts.
Van Nistelrooy has predicted big things for Zirkzee and is backing his fellow Dutchman to thrive at United with time.
Zirkzee will have been hoping for a strong international break with the Netherlands to boost that confidence.
However, Zirkzee was left out of the squad to face Hungary over the weekend as he sat in the stands.
Former Ajax star Wim Kieft has now shared his verdict on Zirkzee whilst on punditry duty over in the Netherlands.
As quoted by Voetbal Primeur, Kieft noted that he fears for Zirkzee and his future at Old Trafford.
Kieft highlighted that Erik ten Hag signed Zirkzee and new boss Ruben Amorim comes in with Zirkzee struggling.
Kieft feels that Zirkzee will find it ‘difficult’ for club and country if Amorim isn’t convinced, believing that the striker faces a pivotal few months.
“You have to fear for Joshua Zirkzee at Manchester United,” said Kieft.
“He was brought in by Erik ten Hag, has scored few goals and is a bit lacking. Now comes the new man, Ruben Amorim. If he also judges that it all looks a bit light and is not very effective, it will be difficult for Zirkzee,” he added.
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Zirkzee won’t be giving up on United just yet and it sounds like United aren’t giving up on him either.
Reports suggest that United want Amorim to improve Zirkzee and get him back to his best at Old Trafford.
Viktor Gyokeres took his game to another level under Amorim at Sporting and United seemingly hope that he can make a similar impact on Zirkzee.
That won’t be easy and there remains speculation over a potential January exit for Zirkzee.
Reports in Italy claim that Juventus are interested in Zirkzee if they can thrash out a deal to keep Dusan Vlahovic in Turin.
Juve boss Thiago Motta coached Zirkzee at Bologna and a reunion is seemingly being eyed.
United will hope to get Zirkzee firing again and shut down any January rumours, but the striker must step up his game soon.
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