Man United boss Amorim on Zirkzee and Mainoo enchancment
Ruben Amorim, Bruno Fernandes and Joshua Zirkzee (Photograph by Michael Steele, Carl Recine/Getty Pictures)
Manchester United supervisor Ruben Amorim has made it clear that he nonetheless views gifted younger duo Kobbie Mainoo and Joshua Zirkzee as gamers who can enhance.
Mainoo burst onto the scene within the Man Utd first-team final season, establishing himself as some of the promising skills within the nation.
The 19-year-old’s nice type even earned him a spot in England’s Euro 2024 squad, nevertheless it appears Amorim nonetheless feels he’s a piece in progress.
The Portuguese tactician additionally says there’s extra to come back from Zirkzee, regardless of him exhibiting some indicators of enchancment because the season has gone on.
The Netherlands worldwide joined United from Bologna final summer season and made a gradual begin to life at Previous Trafford.
Amorim is happier with how Zirkzee is doing now, however he insists the 23-year-old can nonetheless be extra egocentric when he performs as a striker.
Ruben Amorim’s message to Kobbie Mainoo and Joshua Zirkzee
“Once I see Kobbie, I see loads of expertise. However the way in which I see it – and I could possibly be mistaken – however I see some issues that Kobbie has to enhance,” Amorim stated at his press convention, as quoted by the Metro.
“His tempo within the recreation. He wants to enhance within the build-up. Close to the field, he has loads of expertise and that’s the reason I believe he did a very good recreation within the Europa League in that place.
“However I don’t see a full participant in the mean time; he’s 19. If I say I’ve seen the ultimate participant, I don’t suppose I’m serving to Kobbie.”
On Zirkzee, he added: “I believe he’s bettering in all elements. I believe he must be extra egocentric and that may be a factor if you play as a striker.
“He isn’t a typical striker however he must be extra egocentric. He’s extra aggressive now, he works higher now, he’s defending higher now, he’s connecting fairly effectively.
“He performed as a striker in opposition to Arsenal and did actually, very well. Within the video games in opposition to Sociedad, he performed extra as a No.10. He’s bettering and exhibiting good issues.”
