Zirkzee Shines, But Sancho’s Future in Doubt

Joshua Zirkzee’s late winner in his Premier League debut secured a great moment for Manchester United against Fulham. The incident mirrored one 23 years earlier when another Dutch striker scored similarly against the same club.

Zirkzee may not match Van Nistelrooy’s 150 goals, but his joy was evident, especially with Van Nistelrooy as a coach. Nationality doesn’t matter, said Ten Hag. “What matters is he’s a Man Utd player, and debuting with a goal is brilliant.

Ten Hag discussed Rasmus Hojlund’s challenges, noting it took 15 Premier League matches to score, finally against Aston Villa.Last season, Rasmus scored his first goal against Brighton, but we waited two minutes for VAR to confirm it.”It was incredibly frustrating.

Such narrow margins can lead to pivotal moments.

Zirkzee’s goal sent the majority of the packed crowd into a frenzy. The excitement matched the anticipation surrounding the £36.5m signing from Bologna. I’ve heard that [scoring at the Stretford End] is one of the most incredible experiences at Man Utd, he shared. I feel so grateful and fortunate to have felt it in my debut. It’s truly an amazing sensation. It’s truly incredible; it feels like a dream come true.

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Man Utd Appears to Be a Serious Club Again

The outcome has prompted former United captains, now analysts, to evaluate their old team more thoughtfully, despite previous criticism.Gary Neville expressed his happiness with the overall sense of control and momentum at the club, thanks to the new chief executive, Omar Berrada, and sporting director, Dan Ashworth.

Manchester United needs to operate as a serious football club, and it appears that is finally taking shape,” he remarked.

The transfer fees seem to be more reasonable now. Last season was often embarrassing and, in some matches, downright pathetic. Their current position feels much stronger, and I’m feeling more hopeful.

Zirkzee’s goal celebration was effortlessly cool, perfectly reflecting the way he scored by calmly directing Alejandro Garnacho’s cross from the right into the bottom corner without any fuss.”It was a fantastic finish,” Roy Keane remarked. He was precise and efficient in his play. United really need to capitalize on their chances more, but they posed a threat, and scoring on your debut is a significant achievement.

There were some challenges surrounding Zirkzee during the summer.

Ten Hag explained that the 23-year-old ended the previous season with an injury that would keep him out of Euro 2024. However, due to additional injuries within the Dutch squad, Ronald Koeman still selected him.

As a result, Zirkzee had a longer recovery period, which required careful management when he returned for pre-season training. This is why he remained on the bench during the Community Shield loss to Manchester City at Wembley.We had to assess each player individually, and he needed to address some fitness gaps, Ten Hag noted.

He possesses qualities we were lacking, and he demonstrated that right away. He excels in combination play, but he needs to position himself in the box to score. That’s exactly what he accomplished today.

‘I preferred other players on the bench’

With less than two weeks remaining until the transfer window closes, United is still exploring their options. The team is focusing on the midfield and considering adding Burnley’s Sander Berge.However, much will hinge on the club’s ability to generate funds.

Scott McTominay, the Scotland international, is one of their valuable assets, though it’s uncertain if the Preston-born player is keen on a move.

Napoli has shown interest, and other clubs are also keeping an eye on him. After Fulham had a bid for the 27-year-old rejected, their fans playfully chanted “he wants to sign for Fulham” when McTominay came on in the second half.

Ten Hag admitted he overlooked Jadon Sancho for the opening match, even though Sancho hadn’t fully recovered from an ear infection.

Chelsea is now searching for Sancho, whom they loaned to Borussia Dortmund last season after a major disagreement with Ten Hag.

Chelsea is set to pursue Sancho, whom they loaned to Borussia Dortmund last season after they had a major disagreement with Ten Hag. This season is all about survival of the fittest, but I can only include 20 players in the squad,” Ten Hag said.Last week, Jadon had an ear infection and wasn’t fully fit.He could have played, but I have to make choices and opted for other players on the bench.

It really can and will change during the season. The player may get frustrated, but the focus remains on the team and the club.