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Did Joshua Zirkzee change your mind with his performance vs Leeds?

jindrasan1mo ago

I did not need to have mind changed - Zirkee is a proper player, very good on ball, surprising solutions, there is no reason to let him go, let alone on loan, not to mention Juvmafius

rickyfosu1mo ago

yes

posix.forward1mo ago

Josh is a useful option. Carrick thinks so, like Amass he keeps selecting him in pre-season. I get it, by all accounts he's great on the training pitch, and in the changing room. I know he's had two years, but very different head coach now, putting his own stamp on the side. Give him one more.

niko1mo ago

Not unless United get Harry Kane to replace him

willysauti51mo ago

Joshua Zirkzee is a baller If Ben is not fit enough to start a game then Josh should get a run... I think He deserves it

thetruthpersonified1mo ago

Did Zirkzee change my mind, no. I believe he has wonderful skills, but in the fast pace of the PL he needs too much time. He played more as a 10/8 and excelled. How often is Bruno off for Zirkzee and we are priming Lacey. Also Tielemans or Mount can play there. We also have a duty of care. If he is happy to be 3rd choice, great. But if not....

stephenjholmes11mo ago

I think you're spot on. I am now looking at the bigger picture and feel that Michael Carrick and his team have well and truly pulled the team from despair under Amorin, to potential champions. ALL HAIL MICHAEL

dantowen819511mo ago

Before pre-season, I just couldn’t see anything Zirkzee genuinely offered. Now I’m starting to wonder if he might actually be a useful option I can’t help feel he’d link up really well with Rashford and Mbeumo

dancoombs1mo ago

I’ve always felt that with time a front three of Mbeumo, Cunha and Zirkzee could be very effective due to their clever movement but I don’t think we saw it at all last season

stephenjholmes11mo ago

Josh is starting to look like he he's more confidence. A bit like Ben last year. Before Michael Carrick came Ben looked a bit like Bambi. I believe Josh could do quite well as backup to Ben and Marcus this season. He cost £34Mil, don't sell him when he is starting to find his way in the team.

dancoombs1mo ago

If he plays like that then he’s got a place in the squad. No serious striker links incoming at the moment