[Schmeichels pinky]

... and then Hoijlund came on.

And did much better! Yes, he squandered opportunities, but he got to them, and before that held the ball well, whereas JZ threw it away all game.

I think they can both become good, but there’s no need to make Hojlund’s performance worse than it was - he did better than Zirkzee as Zirkzee has done better than Hojlund most season.

 

[Schmeichels pinky]

He wasn't signed to score 20+ goals. In his actual unveiling interview Zirkzee described himself as a 9 and half.

You should only be surprised he's not scoring more goals if you're one of those ignorant fans on here who didn't bother to do their research when he signed. I would have been happy with 10 goals, and he's on 6, despite his struggles and those of the team.

Excactly. He has to lie a bit deeper with Hojlund or Chido in front

 

[Cwall22]

Course we can and we absolutely should. Maybe one of them just a loan out. How can we go into another season with two forwards who barely score? Asking for trouble.



He still needs to score goals as a 10.

And that's assuming he's got the other qualities a 10 needs, which he hasn't.

We all know it deep down. He's not good enough. There's no point delaying the inevitable if an opportunity to sell comes up this summer.

Who will play up top? We wont get many bids for either players and who will we buy that wont want an absolute fortune on wages? Do we pool the money for them both into one player? What if he gets injured?

Finances will likely dictate that Zirkzee is the one to go. Hojlund cost more and is at rock bottom right now, we cannot moved him on without taking a huge loss and both from a PSR and cashflow perspective that is simply a non starter for us right now. Zirkzee is not much better but he cost a lot less and still has admirers back in Serie A with Motta in particular making noises about wanting to bring him to Juve.

Thats the problem, the one who seems to be a bit better at the moment is likely to be the one sold.

 

[Fortitude]

I do wonder if a bit of physical conditioning in the summer could add a yard of pace to his game. It would do so much for him as a player and his value to the team. At the moment he is just too slow on and off the ball, and it’s a shame because I really enjoy watching him at points, and he’s got such a unique profile.

Unfortunately I think it’s likely he’ll go in the summer, as he one of those we might actually get a bit of cash for.

Feels to me as though he needs a full summer camp with the team and that he has been playing catch-up in that regard since he got here. There's a likelihood after that that we see a refined version of the game he has, with tighter touches and a more assured execution within the confines that attackers are afforded in the PL.

Wouldn't be at all surprised if things clicked for him and we see him go up a few levels because of that.

 

[Marwood]

Who will play up top? We wont get many bids for either players and who will we buy that wont want an absolute fortune on wages? Do we pool the money for them both into one player? What if he gets injured?

Thats the problem, the one who seems to be a bit better at the moment is likely to be the one sold.

But you can't think Hojlund and Zirkzee are the best goal threat Manchester United can possibly get.

I haven't got a list of names because I haven't got a scouting network available to me but I refuse to believe it.

It doesn't have to be all about the No.9 either. The two 10's have to be a goal threat.

 

[Shaw's Shank Redemption]

Think he would be fantastic for a team that's not Amorim's.

Definitely keep until he fails under a manager that can use him as a False 9 - though I think the whole false 9 and inverted forward tactic has died down alot.

 

[phonics_tid]

Outstanding tonight, best performance in a Utd shirt so far

 

[Borussia Teeth]

He's a joy to watch at times

 

[Chumpsbechumps]

Berbatov vibes from some of his play

 

[Scandi Red]

Silkzee!!

 

[Rozay]

Yes.

 

[KirkDuyt]

He really knows how to treat a football.

Wish he'd also violently kick it into a net at times, but he's a joy to watch.

 

[Hugh Jass]

Excellent tonight.

 

[Gaidal]

Berbatov without the goals.

If the striker and other 10 can do the scoring he will be great as the other ten to bring the ball up the field.

 

[rooney2009]

I keep saying it that this guy is a proper baller.
Amazing skills and attitude.
I really like him

 

[Cutch]

Would love to see that flick on the touchline again. Looked class at first glance.

Brilliant performance.

 

[dannyrhinos89]

He's very likeable if he could add goals to his game and we'd be onto a winner.

 

[golden_blunder]

Loved his performance tonight. Really starting to settle now

 

[Walters_19_MuFc]

Pure silk. Top performance from him tonight.

 

[Superunknown]

He was excellent. His touches are great. Just wish he had better shot power!!

 

[DWelbz19]

Pretty good.

 

[Zoo]

Lots of sick touches tonight.

 

[REDARMY45]

He’ll come good.

 

[Dolf]

So so good. Best performance so far. Him and Dorgu on the left is a great combination.

 

[Ollie Derbyshire]

Berbatov without the goals.

If the striker and other 10 can do the scoring he will be great as the other ten to bring the ball up the field.

I’ve said it before if he can get 10 goals a season say and up his intensity a little bit he could be similar to Firmino in being the provider and unselfish player a team needs.

 

[Pav1878]

Lots to love about his play. We need more players with technique like this. He isn’t fast but he is capable of very nice play. Still not sure where his best position is.

 

[Toshey]

What a game from him, winning me over!

 

[space]

He's so technically gifted, hope he keeps getting better and better

 

[The White Pele]

Did they at any point show a replay of whatever the hell that absolute wonderspin orgasm manoeuvre was on the touchline?

 

[Redstain]

Best attacker after Amad this season

 

[bosnian_red]

Excellent today! Maybe one day he'll get some goalscorer instinct though and then he'd truly be a top player. But he does provide a hell of a lot and is getting better and better. My start of season guess of him being a lesser version of Berba I think is accurate, just less of a scorer than I hoped

 

[VP89]

If the team is settled he's settled. And he's clearly a very good player, but he also needs energy and runners around him to lift his game too. He feeds off the energy of his team mates but he's not someone to lift the team.

He was really good again and is showing good consistency. With a more complete squad he'd be even better.

 

[Teja]

Baller. Starting to develop an understanding of his team now.

Koeman can shove it.

 

[Annihilate Now!]

He seems really suited to European competition

 

[Raoul]

His best performance yet. Well done.

 

[2 man midfield]

More of that please Zirk. The wide open spaces in the second half really suit him, and he grew in confidence as time went on. Looked promising.

 

[Swedish_Plumber]

Always thought there was a player in there. Hopefully can keep it up as he looks unplayable in little moments. His finishing is pretty shite though

 

[Ole'sgunnarwin]

That thing he did late on in the left would have been in a top 5 Berba skills for United. And that's some doing

 

[Shark]

Obviously he's talented. If he can knit it all together he could become the next Dimitar Berbatov.

 

[The White Pele]

He’s brimming with confidence now despite not getting ok the scoresheet very often.