Ruben Amorim explains Joshua Zirkzee change in Man Utd v Newcastle United | 30 December 2024

A frantic begin noticed the Reds concede twice in 20 minutes and we seemed beneath risk of falling additional behind earlier than reaching the break. Amorim determined a change was wanted, and bringing Kobbie Mainoo on for Joshua Zirkzee was what he opted for within the thirty third minute.

Talking to Sky Sports activities after the sport, the supervisor mentioned: “I talked with Josh about that, as a result of it is essential to specific the message, however I am at all times enthusiastic about the crew, and, in that second, it was essential for the crew [for] Josh [to] exit.

“It’s a must to take into consideration the crew and in addition, typically concerning the participant, as a result of the participant is struggling. I used to be there just a few years in the past and I do know that he desires [it], as a result of I noticed it throughout the week, and that is an important factor.”