Erik ten Hag’s reservations about Joshua Zirkzee are now reflected in the actions of his successor at Manchester United, Ruben Amorim, particularly in a recent match against Newcastle. Zirkzee was the inaugural signing made under the new INEOS management this summer. After demonstrating potential in Serie A with the high-performing Bologna and being named in the team of the season, he appeared ready to add a dynamic and versatile factor to Ten Hag’s attack. However, just five months later, with Amorim now in charge and Zirkzee only scoring four goals in all competitions, his work ethic and consistency have been scrutinized. His already troubled circumstances became more severe during Monday’s match against Newcastle when he was taken off after just 33 minutes with United behind 2-0. READ MORE: Ralf Rangnick’s assessment of Man United proves accurate as Joshua Zirkzee is reportedly given a new opportunity to leave. LEARN MORE: Joshua Zirkzee’s ’emotions’, Ruben Amorim’s view of him, and the upcoming actions for Man United. Amorim’s daring choice might have aimed to alter the course of the game, but it also suggested that he is unsure about the striker, who was said to be not Ten Hag’s first choice. Earlier in the season, The Sun mentioned that Ten Hag was dissatisfied with Zirkzee’s acquisition since the forward was not his desired pick and came in poor physical condition. Zirkzee managed to score just once under Ten Hag before Amorim stepped in. Even after scoring three additional goals, Calciomercato states that the Portuguese head coach is not very keen on the 23-year-old and might think about offloading him in January. Ten Hag’s rumored views on Zirkzee have come back into focus following his poor performance against Newcastle, where the Dutch forward was allegedly brought to tears after being booed by his own fans. His future at Old Trafford seems uncertain, with speculation about a January transfer increasing. It is said that Ten Hag was not in favor of Zirkzee’s signing (Image: Getty Images). Esteemed commentator and Arsenal legend Ian Wright also expresses skepticism regarding the Dutchman.
