When Manchester United is preparing for a potentially seasonal European League quarter-final collision with Lyon at Old Trafford, A large part of their campaign puzzle has suddenly been removed. Manager Ruben Amorim confirmed almost 24 hours before the match as One of his most widely used players this season is now excluded to the next semester. It is a crushing development, which is made even worse in view of United’s thin margin for the wrong domestic and in Europe.
However, over the English football landscape, Marcus Rashford continues to light the Champions LeagueRun Aston Villa near an iconic comeback in Paris. While Rashford may not have done, his dynamic show at Parc des Princes added a new urgent to the debate about his future.
But back in Manchester, The real headline was the confirmation that striker Joshua Zirkzee will miss the rest of the season due to a hamstrings injury.
Zirkzee’s season ends in silence: What did Amorim say?
Only was introduced during the second half of last summer during Amorim’s predecessor Erik Ten Hag, Zirkzee has presented in 31 of Amorim’s 32 matchesPlays an important about often discreet role. Despite Netting just Three Premier League goalsThe 23-year-old has been involved in several important moments — incrimiling a target in First stage of the Europa League quarter final against LyonAs a short, United gave the lead.
The Dutch progress has been steady rather than spectacular. However, Amorim’s words clarified how much he valued the young Dutch development. “Joshua is out for the season,” The Portuguese boss said solemnly at his press conference before the match.
“He will not play anymore this season. Let’s prepare him for the next. It’s tough, especially at this moment. I think he is improving in all aspects of the game, so it’s hard for any player to stop, but this is football, and he has to be ready now to recover.”
The former Bayern Munich man was hit by the injury during the red devils’ 4-1 Loss on NewcastleA game where a lot went wrong for Amorim’s side. While Rasmus Hojlund can now have more minutes in Zirkzee’s absence, The Danish striker is reportedly reviewed and can be sold this summer.
Rashford’s spark with Aston Villa just rubs salt in the wound
While United is fighting for rhythm, Marcus Rashford reminds Europe of its class with Aston Villa. On loan at Midlands Club, Rashford did not make Paris Saint-Germain but left his fingerprints throughout the match.
He completed the most dribblers (four)had The most touch in the opposition box (12)and Created four chances. No player delivered more crosses than him either (nine), according to BBC.
With an alternative to buy priced to $ 53 millionVilla must now weigh up if Rashford’s potential can be unlocked permanently at Villa Park, or if his firepower may be needed again at Old Trafford next season.
