Manchester United Injury Update: Joshua Zirkzee Latest Details, Recovery Timeline

Manchester United have fallen from their usual standards over the years but this season is quite possibly their worst in recent years and the injury of one of their few crucial players namely Joshua Zirkzee just makes it even more horrible. Joshua Zirkzee was picking up form in the last few weeks, and things were going well up until Manchester United’s 4-1 defeat against Newcastle United in the Premier League.

The Red Devils are already facing a tough season as it is, but a 4-1 loss to Newcastle United alongside Joshua Zirkzee getting injured has made their season extremely difficult. Zirkzee came on as a substitute during the match and then sustained the injury in the second half.

The injury suffered is expected to affect further plans for Manchester United. On that note, read below and get a detailed overview of how the forward faced the injury, the freshest update on the situation, the impact of the blow on the club, his possible replacements, and his return to action date.

Joshua Zirkzee Injury Update

Joshua Zirkzee has picked up a hamstring injury against Newcastle United and is set to miss the entire season. Have a look at what the Manchester United manager had to say about Joshua Zirkzee’s injury:

“Joshua is out for the season. He will not play more this season, let’s prepare him for the next one. It is tough for him, especially at this moment. He is improving in all aspects, and it is hard for any player to stop.”

Impact Of Joshua Zirkzee’s Injury On Manchester United’s Squad And Strategy

Manchester United are completely in ruins this season, especially in the Premier League where they have lost more games (14) than won (10). They are currently 14th in the Premier League with just 38 points in 32 games, and their only hope of reaching the UEFA Champions League is to win the UEFA Europa League. They have a difficult week ahead of them with the second leg of the UEL quarter-finals against Lyon on 18th April and then Wolves on 20th April.

Lyon have already shown that they can put up a fight against Manchester United, and the absence of Joshua Zirkzee, who even scored a crucial goal in the first leg, just makes it worse. The league clash against Wolves is not particularly easy as well, since Wolves are unbeaten in their last five games, posing a bigger threat than usual.

Possible Replacements And Tactical Adjustments

The only possible replacement for a striker in Manchester United’s squad is Rasmus Hojlund. Ruben Amorim has often even started Hojlund over Zirkzee on various occasions, however, Zirkzee usually comes on in place of Hojlund and performs better. Rasmus Hojlund himself is having a poor season at Manchester United, but will have to step up in a time of urgency for the Red Devils.