Opinion: Joshua Zirkzee can count on Man Utd fans’ backing
Zirkzee looked crestfallen, his devastation obvious even after receiving commiserations from his colleagues and a sympathetic Ruben Amorim.
Yet the crowd instantly showed its support and understanding for his dejection. ‘Oh Joshua Zirkzee’ rang out form the Stretford End, he was applauded off the field and left in no doubt that no fingers of blame were being pointed in his direction. I’d wager this is probably pretty unusual in such circumstances.
It was certainly encouraging to witness and was exactly what is required at this difficult, critical stage of the season for United.
So, when Zirkzee posts on social media to say ‘Sorry to let you down, Reds’, he cannot feel down. There is simply no time, with Thursday’s Europa League tie at Real Sociedad looming on the horizon.
Josh is likely to be a key figure in Spain and, against technical opponents from La Liga, may be granted a fraction more time, a fraction more space, to really exhibit the close control and skills were have started to see more frequently in recent weeks.
