A Manchester United player is being praised as a skilled player despite losing the game against Spurs.

Joshua Zirkzee had been determined to make an impact since joining Manchester United, but it seems luck has not been on his side. Despite his efforts, he has only managed to score one goal in eight games, falling short of expectations. This was further highlighted by Frank de Boer's recent criticism of the striker's performance in United's defeat to Tottenham.

De Boer did not hold back in his assessment of Zirkzee's display, labeling him as a "champion in losing the ball". The Dutch coach was disappointed with the player's decision making on the pitch and pointed out his lack of accuracy in front of goal. Zirkzee's substitution at half time added to the frustration as United were reduced to 10 men and eventually lost 3-0.

It's been a tough start for Zirkzee at United, who joined the club in a £36.5 million deal from Bologna during the summer transfer window. But his struggles were evident in Sunday's match, leaving De Boer less than impressed. "He was having a nightmare," De Boer stated in an interview with Viaplay. "How many times does he make the wrong choices on the pitch? Okay, he did have one shot at goal and the keeper saved it. But all in all he was champion in losing the ball."

The pressure is mounting on United's manager, Erik ten Hag, following their disappointing defeat to Spurs. De Boer could not hide his surprise at the manner of the loss, stating that United looked like a team that was "wobbling everywhere". He also pointed out their tactical flaws, lack of quality, and energy, which were evident on the field.

De Boer's analysis of the match was thorough, as he highlighted the numerous mistakes made by United's players. "So many players are making poor passes," he noted. "I was trying to count the amount of big things that went wrong in the first 45 minutes and it was impossible to count those big mistakes on the fingers of two hands." He was stunned by what he saw at Old Trafford and compared United's performance to that of Tottenham's, who played with confidence and control.

It's clear that United will need to improve significantly if they want to achieve their goals this season. The pressure is on for Zirkzee and his teammates to step up and deliver better performances. As De Boer pointed out, it's not just about skill, but also about making the right decisions and showing determination. Only time will tell if United can turn things around and prove their critics wrong.

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