Zirkzee Benched as Koeman Plays Judge and Jury…
Ronald Koeman has given a surprising red card to Manchester United’s Joshua Zirkzee. This left the forward with more free time than he anticipated as the Netherlands squad prepares to tussle with Spain. The Man United star, who recently tangoed with Arsenal in a 1-1 duel, found himself on Koeman’s chopping block for the Nations League quarterfinals. Apparently, Koeman took one look at Zirkzee and said, “Not today, buddy!”
Despite donning the national jersey six times before, Zirkzee’s in-progress improvement couldn’t rescue him from Koeman’s critical eye. His one solitary goal for the Oranje remains just that—solitary. Koeman, playing the part of football’s Simon Cowell, declared Zirkzee needed better scanning skills—not for groceries but for the game. According to him, Zirkzee’s passing inaccuracies are giving midfielders cold sweats.
Yet the football merry-go-round promises another ride, with Koeman hinting that Zirkzee might win back his love in the future. Until then, the Netherlands’ attack will find greener pastures, maybe exploring yoga or knitting to deal with their lack of forwards. Meanwhile, Zirkzee might find consolation in practicing turns and passes in his sleep.
