Ruben Amorim shares Joshua Zirkzee’s return date following hamstring injury

Manchester United have provided more update about the hamstring injury suffered by forward Joshua Zirkzee ahead of the reds final games of the season.

The Red Devils suffered another disappointing defeat at Newcastle on Sunday afternoon. Ruben Amorim’s team were beaten 4-1 and the injury suffered by Zirkzee poured more salt to the club’s wound.

Zirkzee was one of those who came into the starting line up for the match. However, the Dutch forward pulled up and clutched his hamstring after he had made an impressive run in the second half. He immediately asked to be withdrawn and was replaced by Rasmus Hojlund.

Amorim has now ruled out Zirkzee for the upcoming match against Lyon in the Europa League.

Speaking after the 4-1 defeat to Newcastle, Amorim confirmed that Zirkzee would not be available to face Lyon on Thursday night, while he confirmed to MUTV that he would be sidelined for the next few weeks at the very least.

“We had to make rotation because we are trying to recover in two days from each game,” he said. “But trying to win this game also. Josh, I think he will be out for some games. So, let’s focus on the next one.”

This latest setback means United are set to only have one senior striker available for their crucial clash against Lyon, with Chido Obi ineligible to feature in the Europa League and Rasmus Hojlund the only fit striker.

United host Lyon on Thursday night before a Premier League home match against Wolves this weekend. Amorim’s side then travel to Bournemouth on Sunday 27 April.