Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has revealed that Joshua Zirkzee has no chance of featuring against Lyon on Thursday night.
The Netherlands international pulled up with a hamstring injury early in the second half of the 4-1 defeat to Newcastle at the weekend, and asked about Zikzee’s chances of playing in the Europa League quarter-final second leg, Amorim replied:
“Josh, I think he will be out for some games. So, let’s focus on the next one [against Lyon].”
Obviously, that update didn’t go down too well with supporters on X who questioned why Zirkzee was risked against the Magpies in the first place:
Why the hell was he even playing . This match has no significance at all
— 🔰Leny Ugarte Amorim – MUFC 🔴⚪️⚫️ (@GordonW1906) April 13, 2025
We all know the season is over
— klaus (@utd_mike0) April 13, 2025
Bad news
— Kinghor (@Kinghor75) April 13, 2025
Let’s just pack up the season and hope we can do some great business in the summer (highly unlikely)
— Mr X (@TyGittens1) April 13, 2025
Any hope of Amad coming this month? Otherwise, Europa is over
— FootyChippy (@FootyChippy) April 13, 2025
I don’t understand why he was benched against Lyon but was rather used for this game. He’s not a great striker but he’s way better than that clown
— Laud Carter IV (@Bizontw3) April 13, 2025
Hojlund will start against Lyon
With Chido Obi ineligible to play in the Europa League, it leaves Amorim with only one available striker heading into Thursday’s fixture.
Rasmus Hojlund has toiled during his second season at Old Trafford and not many fans are holding out hope that he will produce the goods in what will be the biggest game of the campaign so far.
Latest Man Utd Injury News
Including Zirkzee, United have seven players on the treatment table in total; none of whom are expected to be in contention for face Lyon.
Matthijs de Ligt has a foot injury and no estimate has been given on his return date. Toby Collyer (leg) and Ayden Heaven (ankle) are also ruled out, along with the likes of Jonny Evans (back), Amad Diallo (ankle) and Lisandro Martinez (ACL).
Find out who is in Manchester United’s first-team squad for the 2024/2025 season here
