Ruben Amorim congratulated Joshua Zirkzee and said that the reaction of Manchester United fans to the attacker was “very important” since he was replaced after 33 minutes during the 2-0 defeat in Newcastle on December 30.
The international of the Netherlands Zirkzee won his seventh goal of the season in all competitions to put United in United in their 2-2 draw in Lyon in the Europa League Thursday, three days before Newcastle visits Old Trafford (4:30 p.m. BST), when the 23-year-old tries to mark for the first time in 19 first league appearances if it.
“He does an excellent job, but a very important thing was the way the fans reacted after this incident,” said Amorim, who replaced Zirkzee by Kobbie Mainoo after United conceded twice in the first 19 minutes of the fourth match of the Portuguese Home League.
“You see each time, even if Josh does not play, whether on the field or he warms up, our fans sing Josh’s song. It’s massive for players. It’s 50-50: 50% fans, 50% Josh.”
Joshua Zirkzee song
Zirkzee, which arrived from the Italian club Bologna for 36.5 million pounds sterling in July, was serenade by supporters with a song up to the army of seven White Stripes in 2003, which became almost omnipresent during sporting events.
The fans sang the dedicated version in Zirkzee during the 2-2 draw from United in Liverpool despite the target of the songs playing only four minutes in Anfield.
He started 10 of the 18 United States since then, although Serie A Best Player last season marked four minutes after leaving the bench with the equalizer during the 2-1 home victory against Leicester City in FA Cup on February 7.
Zirkzee scored two goals in his last three appearances by Europa League and scored during the shooting while United won at Arsenal in FA Cup on January 12, although he missed the last kick when they were eliminated by Fulham at home in the fifth round on March 2.
Man United vs Lyon: “prudent” amorim
United seemed to have won his first leg in the quarter -final against the French part when Zirkzee, who had replaced Rasmus Hojlund in the 63rd minute at the Groupama stadium, headed in two minutes from the end of regular time.
Rayan Cherki took advantage of the visit to goalkeeper Andre Onana by overthrowing a shot equalize five minutes in an additional timeAnd Amorim was asked if the importance of the return match in Old Trafford Thursday (8:00 p.m.) will affect his selections against Newcastle, United having little to play in the League.
“Winning matches is the best way to prepare for the next one,” said Amorim. “We will pay attention to some players, but we have to be competitive.
“When you play for Manchester United, you can’t afford to think about the next game. We have to think about how we want to play this type of games, and we are more consistent.”
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Man United vs Newcastle: “evaluation” of Fernandes
Bruno Fernandes set the last goal of Zirkzee and Amorim said that a “evaluation” would take place on the physical form of the midfielder, which was almost present this season.
“We will carry out this evaluation with all the staff, with all the data we have,” said Amroim. “Bruno Fernandes plays all the time and he plays better all the time.
“Sometimes this type of player must play every game, but we will approach this the day we have to prepare.”
Newcastle, fifth have 15 points more than United 13th And won a fourth consecutive game in all competitions in Thrashing Leicester 3-0 on Monday.
