Ten Hag: Zirkzee can become a prolific scorer

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Thursday 26 September 2024 18:03

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has doubled down on his belief that summer signing Joshua Zirkzee can become a prolific goalscorer for the club.

The Netherlands international striker scored the match-winning goal on his debut against Fulham last month and, while he’s not found the net in red since, our new no.11 has remained a threat in attacking areas and been able to show his abilities as an all-round centre-forward.

Zirkzee’s capacity to bring team-mates into play has been a notable trait of his early displays for Ten Hag’s side, and while the boss has acknowledged that as a benefit, he believes that more goals are coming for our new man if he keeps working hard.

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“Yes I do [think he can become a prolific goalscorer for United],” said Ten Hag, during the first part of his pre-Tottenham press conference.

“Sure, he is young. We see his great abilities. He is a very good link-up player, as you say, he is creative.

“He is creating chances but be fair, also he has his moments towards the goal from the opposition. I think it was a great action he had [against FC Twente] and a great finish he had, top save from the keeper but in that area he can definitely improve.

“We know he has some very good attributes, and he has to improve, and he needs our support on how to improve.”

Speaking to reporters on Thursday afternoon, the boss reiterated that scoring more goals is something his team must do in general.

The Reds were dominant in our last domestic outing, away to Crystal Palace, but ultimately didn’t take the deserved three points after failing to find the net in the 0-0 draw.

“That is the key area. We have to score goals as a team. I think across the team, we have the ability to score,” Erik explained.

“That is clear, when you see all the opportunities we are creating, we are not scoring enough.

“I think we bring the ball into the final third and the box a lot but now we have to take more advantage and more benefit from it.”

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Thursday 26 September 2024 18:03