Manchester United fans have been criticizing one of their players for his underwhelming performance against Nottingham Forest tonight, especially after he had promised to improve before the international break. He will never ever change ! Best option is for him to leave!!!
Manchester United supporters have expressed frustration over one of their players following a disappointing performance against Nottingham Forest. The criticism comes despite the player’s promise to improve before the international break.
The focus of fan disappointment appears to be on Joshua Zirkzee, who had assured supporters he would elevate his game but struggled significantly in tonight’s match. His failure to convert chances was particularly glaring, with United recording over 22 shots without scoring. Zirkzee notably squandered six clear opportunities, including a shocking miss in front of an open net.
The game, which kicked off at 12:00 PM PDT (8:00 PM BST), saw Nottingham Forest take an early lead within the first five minutes, courtesy of Anthony Elanga—a former Manchester United player—who scored a stunning solo goal.
Despite dominating possession and creating multiple chances, including a near-goal from Diogo Dalot that struck the crossbar, United failed to capitalize. Frustrated fans took to social media to vent their anger, particularly targeting Zirkzee for his inability to find the net. Manager Ruben Amorim was visibly agitated on the sidelines and was seen delivering sharp words to the struggling striker. One frustrated supporter on X wrote, “He promised goals after the break, but he just missed an open net. Unacceptable!”
Zirkzee, playing as the lone forward in Amorim’s 3-4-2-1 formation alongside Bruno Fernandes and Alejandro Garnacho, has faced consistency issues throughout the season. With only three goals in 29 Premier League appearances, tonight’s match was an opportunity to silence critics. Instead, his performance has led to renewed calls for Rasmus Højlund, who was on the bench, to reclaim the starting role.
United’s current struggles only add to the frustration. Sitting 13th in the Premier League table with 37 points, the team is in dire need of a spark, and fans had hoped Zirkzee would deliver. Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest’s disciplined defensive approach, coupled with Elanga’s speed and Morgan Gibbs-White’s creativity, proved too much for United to overcome.
As the match neared its conclusion around 2:00 PM PDT, pressure mounted on Amorim to turn things around. However, fans remained fixated on Zirkzee’s unfulfilled promise, making him the central figure of the night’s narrative. Whether this match serves as a wake-up call for the striker or further distances him from the fanbase remains
to be seen.
