Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee endured a nightmarish scenario on Monday night, but Marcus Rashford didn’t fare much better on his return to Old Trafford.
Ruben Amorim fielded Zirkzee in the starting lineup against Newcastle United, playing him behind Rasmus Hojlund in the position usually occupied by suspended club captain Bruno Fernandes.
However, the Dutchman failed to leave his mark in the first 33 minutes of the match while his team was utterly dominated by the hosts who ran wild inside the Red Devils’ area, scoring two goals in the process and threatening to add more.
Therefore, Amorim decided to act swiftly and decisively by replacing the former Bologna star with Kobbie Mainoo who added more substance to the middle of the park and restored balance in the process – albeit the result remained intact.
Marcus Rashord received boos and jeers on Old Trafford return
Sadly for Zirkzee, he was cheered off the pitch by his own supporters who were happy to see the back of the underwhelming striker. Overwhelmed by emotions, the player decided to head straight to the locker room before returning after a few minutes to take a seat alongside his teammates on the bench.
But according to the Mirror, Rashford was also treated to a harsh welcome on his return to the squad.
The 27-year-old has been dominating the headlines over the past few weeks after being omitted from the matchday squad on four occasions in a row which prompted him to voice his desire to embark on a new adventure. This stance wasn’t appreciated by a section of the Reds, as evidenced by the boos and jeers directed towards the striker by a section of the supporters at Old Trafford.
Rashford remained on the bench for the duration of the match, which proves that his status at the club remains dire, to say the least.
