Manchester United secured a convincing 4-0 victory against Everton, showcasing strong performances from Marcus Rashford and Joshua Zirkzee, who both scored twice during the match.
It was surprising to see Zirkzee starting the match, but he received praise from United’s manager, Ruben Amorim, after the game. Amorim mentioned that Zirkzee’s performance was important for his confidence and that he did a great job.
Amorim explained that the decision to start Zirkzee was not a sudden realization but rather a need for fresh energy in the team. He acknowledged the hard work of all the players and congratulated them for their efforts.
Zirkzee had faced criticism for his previous performances. Although he scored on his debut for United, he struggled to find the net in his next 17 games. With Amorim now in charge, there were questions about Zirkzee’s future at the club.
The new manager values high energy, which Zirkzee had been lacking for several months. However, Amorim gave him a chance to show what he could do, and Zirkzee did not let him down.
After the match, Zirkzee received a score of 7 out of 10 in the player ratings. His two goals will certainly help boost his confidence, but he still has areas to work on.
One concern is that he only won two out of eleven duels during the game. Amorim will be looking for better results from Zirkzee in future matches.
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