Improves the Team
Joshua Zirkzee’s skill set brings several key benefits to Manchester United, making him a valuable asset under Ruben Amorim’s system.
His imposing frame and ability to protect the ball are significant assets, particularly in hold-up play.
Zirkzee excels at receiving passes under pressure, with the ball fired into him, and using his strength to shield it effectively.
What sets him apart is his technical quality.
Unlike Rasmus Hojlund, who can occasionally appear clunky in tight spaces, Zirkzee possesses quick feet that allow him to roll defenders and eliminate them from the game.
His natural movement, coming to feet, can also create spaces for other players.
This ability was on full display in Amad Diallo’s second goal against Southampton, where Zirkzee’s clever movement dragged a defender out of position, creating the space Amad exploited.
Amorim’s tactical approach heavily emphasises central progression.
Often using four midfielders to control the centre of the pitch.
This is an area where United have struggled recently.
Zirkzee’s presence offers a solution, allowing the team to adopt a more direct style of play by using him as a target to link up attacks.
Acting as a “wall,” he helps initiate forward moves, ensuring smoother transitions from defense to attack.
While Zirkzee still has room for improvement in the final third, his physical and technical attributes already provide a significant boost to United’s attacking dynamics.
His ability to facilitate play and create opportunities for others makes him a crucial piece in Amorim’s evolving system.
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