Sat Oct 19 16:39:01 UTC 2024: – Paul Merson expresses concerns about Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee, suggesting he should stay on the bench for the upcoming match against Brentford.
– Zirkzee, 23, who transferred from Bologna for £36m, has only scored once since joining, which was in the opening game of the season against Fulham.
– Erik ten Hag seems to favor Rasmus Hojlund over Zirkzee, leading to more bench time for the Dutch player.
– Merson predicts a challenging match for United against Brentford, calling for a 2-2 draw and highlighting Brentford’s scoring ability.
– He questions the consistency of Manchester United and Ten Hag’s management, emphasizing that the club should not be struggling against lower-tier teams.
– Former player Paolo Di Canio also critiques Zirkzee, suggesting he would fare better on loan, as he finds him too slow for the Premier League.
– Di Canio mentions that Zirkzee might not be a prolific scorer but can help teammates perform better.
– Manchester United currently sits 14th in the Premier League, while Brentford is three places and two points ahead.

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