3 chances created, 6 duels won: 9/10 Man Utd star showed why he is most improved player under Amorim after Real Sociedad display – view
Manchester United ace Joshua Zirkzee delivered a spectacular performance in the 4-1 thumping of Real Sociedad at Old Trafford on Thursday.
A hat-trick from Bruno Fernandes and a late goal from Diogo Dalot ensured United’s progression to the quarter-finals of the Europa League.
While Patrick Dorgu and Ayden Heaven starred against the La Liga opposition, we believe Zirkzee stole the show with a standout performance.
Zirkzee showcased his silky footwork, gliding past defenders with ease as he successfully completed four of his five dribbles.
At the half-hour mark, he linked up brilliantly with Rasmus Hojlund, whose effort came agonisingly close to ending his goal drought.
With a deft body feint, he outfoxed two Real Sociedad defenders before delivering a pinpoint cross to Hojlund.
He is bursting with confidence, effortlessly showcasing his technical brilliance even in the tightest spaces.
Zirkzee was precise with his distribution, completing both of his long balls while asserting his dominance by winning six duels.
Operating from the left No. 10 position, he has been instrumental in orchestrating fluid link-up play.
He carved out three key chances and unleashed four shots, two of which forced goalkeeper Alex Remiro into action.
Zirkzee earned a 9/10 rating in our post-match analysis.
Had he been more clinical with a couple of late chances, he might have walked away with a perfect 10.
The 23-year-old is clearly United’s most improved player under manager Ruben Amorim.
The Red Devils next face Leicester City in the Premier League on Sunday evening before the international break.
Finding the net against the Foxes would be the perfect finishing touch to a brilliant March for the Dutchman.
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Article written by Sanidhya Bhardwaj .
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