Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim reveals reason for substituting Joshua Zirkzee after just 33 minutes in loss to Newcastle.

Joshua Zirkzee, a young forward for Manchester United, was taken off the field after only 33 minutes during the team's loss to Newcastle. According to manager Ruben Amorim, Zirkzee was struggling and needed to be replaced with another midfielder in order to improve the team's performance.

United's poor form under Amorim continued as they suffered a 2-0 defeat to Newcastle, with goals from Alexander Isak and Joelinton. Isak could have even scored a third goal, but his shot went straight into the goalkeeper's arms. The team made multiple changes during the match, with Zirkzee being substituted for Kobbie Mainoo after 33 minutes, and other players such as Casemiro, Lisandro Martinez, and Matthijs de Ligt being brought off in the second half.

The loss leaves United in 14th place and only seven points above the relegation zone. Meanwhile, Newcastle rose to fifth place with their victory and could potentially move up to the top four if they win against Tottenham this weekend.

Amorim explained his decision to take Zirkzee off so early, stating that the player was struggling and the team needed more midfield presence. He also acknowledged that the team has been struggling with set-pieces and constantly trying to address various issues within the team. However, despite making changes, Newcastle was still the better team on the field.

The decision to substitute Zirkzee was a tough one for Amorim, who stated that he also had to consider the player's well-being and the needs of the team. Zirkzee, who was visibly frustrated, later returned to the bench after initially heading straight to the tunnel. Amorim sympathized with the player and stated that he will receive support and continue to work towards the next game.

Manchester United legend Gary Neville also expressed his sympathy for Zirkzee, stating that he felt sorry for the young player who was booed by his own fans as he left the field. As Zirkzee made his way down the tunnel, Neville commented on the brutal nature of the situation and the embarrassment that the team was facing. However, he also pointed out that while Zirkzee did not have a good performance, the entire team was to blame for their poor performance.

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