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Manchester United’s season is such a mess that their unwanted man might actually be the saviour

Man Utd have been open to letting Joshua Zirkzee leave for a while and the striker barely gets a look in, but he deserves a more prominent role in this team.

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 6:00 AM
Manchester United’s season is such a mess that their unwanted man might actually be the saviour
Key Things to Know
  • Tyrone Marshall argues that Joshua Zirkzee could solve Manchester United's attacking struggles amid an injury crisis.
  • Zirkzee scored after coming on as a substitute during United's late comeback against Aston Villa.
  • First-choice striker Benjamin Sesko remains sidelined due to injury for at least another two months.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Tyrone Marshall argues that Joshua Zirkzee could be Manchester United's attacking solution amid their difficult season, following his goal from Patrick Dorgu's cross in an injury-time comeback against Aston Villa. With Benjamin Sesko sidelined for months and alternatives struggling centrally, Marshall believes the Dutch forward offers United a badly needed traditional focal point.

Zirkzee has started only once in 32 games under manager Michael Carrick and drew summer transfer interest from Juventus, Fiorentina, and Everton. Marshall suggests deploying Zirkzee in the penalty box would also allow Bryan Mbeumo to return to his favored role on the right wing.

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