Man Utd suffer Europa League injury blow as gutted Zirkzee helped off pitch vs Newcastle with Hojlund only striker left

MANCHESTER UNITED have been dealt a fresh injury blow ahead of their huge Europa League showdown with Lyon on Thursday.

Joshua Zirkzee appeared to clutch his hamstring after hitting the deck during United’s clash with Newcastle.

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Joshua Zirkzee was forced out of Man Utd’s clash with Newcastle[/caption]

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The Dutchman looked devastated before being helped from the field[/caption]

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Zirkzee went down clutching his hamstring and needed help to walk[/caption]

The 23-year-old had been enjoying a strong performance in the North East.

But he fell to the floor shortly after the break at St James Park.

Zirkzee was seen clutching the back of his leg with the Red Devils trailing 2-1.

He was aided by Toon forward Joelinton and after treatment had to be helped from the field by medics.

United boss Ruben Amorim was seen with his head in his hands on the touchline.

Rasmus Hojlund was called from the bench to replace the Dutchman and is now United’s only fit striker.

One United fan groaned on X: “Zirkzee, by far, United’s best number 9 at the club. Now injured ahead of the most important game of the season. Absolutely awful.”

Another said: “Zirkzee gonna leave us with hojlund bro.”

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While a third added: “Losing Zirkzee for Thursday is gutting. Having to rely on Hojlund will be like playing with 10 men.”

And a fourth commented: “Tbf I don’t care about the result, I expected it anyway but the Zirkzee injury is an absolute disaster.”

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