Manchester United have been dealt a major blow with the news that striker Joshua Zirkzee will miss the remainder of the 2024–25 season due to a hamstring injury.

Injury Confirmed After Newcastle Clash

The 23-year-old Dutch forward picked up the injury during United’s 4-1 loss to Newcastle in the Premier League. It has now been confirmed that the issue is serious enough to keep him sidelined until the summer.

Ruben Amorim: “It’s Tough for Any Player”

Head coach Ruben Amorim confirmed the bad news during his press conference ahead of their Europa League clash with Lyon.

“Joshua is out for the season, so he’s not going to play more this season. Let’s prepare him for the next one. It’s tough, especially in this moment. I think he’s improving in all aspects of the game, so it’s hard for any player to stop, but this is football and he has to be ready now to recover.”

Joshua Zirkzee’s Growing Impact

Zirkzee had started to hit his stride at Old Trafford. He scored in the first leg of the Europa League quarter-final against Lyon and was showing real progress under Amorim.

So far this season, he has registered 7 goals and 3 assists across all competitions since his €42.5 million move from Bologna.

Striker Options Running Thin

With Joshua Zirkzee out, United will now rely on Rasmus Højlund and 17-year-old Chido Obi-Martin to lead the line. Højlund has scored 8 goals in 41 games, while Obi-Martin is still looking for his first senior goal.

A Crucial Absence in a Crucial Run-In

United are still fighting in the Europa League and pushing for a strong Premier League finish. Zirkzee’s absence during this critical part of the season adds further pressure to the squad.

The focus now turns to Zirkzee’s recovery and preparing him for a fresh start next season. For now, United must cope without one of their most promising attacking talents.

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