After Šeško’s Injury, Can Zirkzee Seize the Chance to Get More Playing Time?

Camel.live recently analyzed and commented on Manchester United’s recent situation, with experts believing that as Benjamin Šeško is sidelined due to injury, Joshua Zirkzee is expected to gain more playing time at Manchester United.

Manchester United decided to sell Rasmus Højlund this summer and only retain one out-and-out center-forward, meaning the team has been in a high-risk state at this position.

Although Matheus Cunha is currently the most likely to replace Šeško, some sources close to Zirkzee now believe that a key opportunity for Zirkzee to fight for more playing time is emerging.

Reporters first reported Zirkzee’s dissatisfaction with the current situation, stating that if he does not get sufficient playing time in the coming period, he will seek a transfer in January. AS Roma is closely monitoring Zirkzee’s situation and is interested in loaning him, and may even consider a permanent transfer.

This season, Zirkzee has the second-least playing time among all Manchester United players, with only young player Alvaro Frederiksen having less. Notably, Zirkzee has only played a total of 90 minutes in 12 appearances. Since September 15, he has only accumulated 13 minutes of playing time.

In the upcoming match against Everton, Zirkzee’s usage will be the focus of attention to judge his status at Manchester United and his future in January next year. If he gets almost no playing time in this game, the alarm bells for the Dutch player may ring again.