Amorim supplies Zirkzee injury update

Joshua Zirkzee looks set to miss Manchester United’s crucial Europa League quarter-final second leg with Lyon on Thursday.

The Dutch striker was performing well at St James’ Park and was close to scoring what would have been a sensational goal in the first half, when he was denied by Nick Pope’s save.

However, after a sustained dribble in the Magpies’ half, he pulled up sharply, clutching at his hamstring and it was clear he needed to instantly be replaced.

As he was helped off the field, Zirkzee was shown sympathy by a couple of Newcastle players, and he looked understandably upset as he left the field.

During his post-match interview with MUTV, Amorim admitted the picture does not look good for Joshua, with the problem coming at the worst possible time.

“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 [against Lyon].”

With teenager Chido Obi ineligible for Europe, Rasmus Hojlund could be the only striker available to select in the squad.

The Denmark international did manage a couple of efforts when coming off the bench on Tyneside, and has a good record in this season’s competition.

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