Manchester United are struggling in the final third and the onus is on Ruben Amorim to get the attack firing.
Man United splashed £36.5million to sign Joshua Zirkzee from Bologna.
INEOS believed Zirkzee would be an excellent addition to Erik ten Hag’s squad, offering a different profile to Rasmus Hojlund.
The Netherlands international enjoyed a dream debut, capping his performance with a goal.
However, he has failed to score in his last 16 appearances for the club.
ESPN pundit Craig Burley described the forward as ‘absolutely horrendous’ last month.
We believe United made the mistake of signing Zirkzee over Mathues Cunha.
The Wolverhampton Wanderers striker has been in impressive form this season, bagging seven goals and three assists in 12 Premier League games. Troy Deeney described him as a ‘level of class above‘.
United have been heavily linked with Cunha over the last two years.
Many reports continued to link him with a move to Old Trafford last summer but United opted to sign Zirkzee.
Five months into the season, the duo are having very different campaigns.
INEOS must admit they made a blunder by signing Zirkzee who lacks the intensity needed to thrive in the English top flight.
Their woes are further deepened with Ten Hag facing the axe after a dismal start to the season.
Ruben Amorim wants dynamic forwards in his 3-4-3 structure who can press from the front.
Zirkzee’s future is in massive doubt as he is not an ideal player for Amorim.
Cunha could have been a better option considering his quick acceleration and dribbling skills.
The £37m-rated forward is versatile, capable of playing in any position across the front three under Amorim.
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Article written by Sanidhya Bhardwaj .
