Manchester United Joshua Zirkzee apologized to the fans after the release of the FA Cup club in the hands of Fulham on Sunday evening.
The defense of United of the trophy that they raised in shock mode at the Wembley stadium last May rose in smoke from the penalty point, with a Shootout required to separate the teams After 120 minutes of action in Old Trafford, could only produce a 1-1 draw.
Fulham was impeccable 12 meters and, when Zirkzee intervened to take his penalty, the hopes of United were already suspended by a wire. Victor Lindelof had failed to convert the previous kick and Zirkzee’s effort, saved by Bernd Leno, had been necessary just to keep his team alive.
“Sorry to let you down today red! Thank you for the incredible support [sic]”Said the Dutch later, going to social networks to address fans directly.
Zirkzee had a roller coaster relationship with United Supporters since his arrival at the Bologna club last summer. He scored the winning goal, ironically against Fulham, on his Premier league Beginning in August, but then had trouble following this fantastic beginning.
An impressive splint finally came as United Beaten Everton in the first national home game by Ruben Amorim after being appointed successor to Erik Ten Hag. But only four weeks later, it was Houé by the crowd of Old Trafford after being withdrawn in the first half in a defeat against Newcastle.
Since that moment of rock, there has been a feeling that Zirkzee finds his feet in a united shirt.
Not adapted to the direction of the line as a “ number new ”, despite his physical stature suggesting that this is what he should be good, the 23 -year -old started each of the last four games of the club while half of the double “ number 10 ” is a characteristic of the Amorim system.
The team still has difficulties overall, but there are signs of promise in the individual performances of Zirkzee, with this slightly deeper role better for its technical profile.
