Man Utd: Ruben Amorim hande shock Europa League final boost as star returns ahead of schedule
Man Utd have receive a major boost ahead of the Europa League final after Joshua Zirkzee was among three returning stars picture in training on Tuesday.
The striker was initially rule out for the remainder of the season with a hamstring injury suffere during last month’s 4-1 defeat to Newcastle. Ruben Amorim had confirme at the time that Zirkzee would not feature again this term, telling reporters: “He will not play again this season. Let’s prepare him for the next one.”
However, Zirkzee was involve in full team training at Carrington on Tuesday แทงบอล UFABET ราคาดีที่สุด ไม่มีขั้นต่ำ morning, on the day the squad flies to Spain for Wednesday’s final against Tottenham in Bilbao.
His return provides a timely lift for Man Utd, who have force to protect Rasmus Hojlund, the only striker available for the final, in recent weeks.
Zirkzee’s availability offers a new option in the final third and could influence the manager’s tactical approach against a Spurs side Utd have faile to beat in three meetings this season.
Zirkzee has scored six goals and provide four assists in all competitions since arriving last summer, and his blend of physicality and link-up play has misse in recent weeks.
Amorim’s side has manage just five goals in their last eight domestic matches, with Bruno Fernandes still taske with carrying the bulk of the attacking threat.
There was further good news for Utd in their final training session before the flight to Bilbao. Both Diogo Dalot and Leny Yoro took part after recent fitness concerns, while Jonny Evans was also involve in the main portion of training.
Dalot’s return also gives Amorim the option to push Noussair Mazraoui into the back three, with the Portuguese defender and Patrick Dorgu providing the width in more advance wing-back roles.