Michael Carrick defends Joshua Zirkzee after Manchester United dropped points against Sunderland
Michael Carrick has publicly backed Joshua Zirkzee after Manchester United were held to another disappointing draw by Sunderland. Despite criticism from frustrated supporters after the match, Carrick reportedly praised the Dutch forward’s display and insisted he delivered a solid performance for the team.
The United manager is said to remain fully supportive of Zirkzee and believes the striker contributed far more than many fans may have noticed during the game. While United once again struggled to convert chances in attack, Carrick reportedly highlighted the forward’s movement, link-up play and work rate as positives from the encounter.
According to reports, Carrick told reporters after the final whistle that Zirkzee put in a strong shift, helped connect the attack effectively and worked tirelessly throughout the contest, even though he was unable to score.
His defence of the striker has triggered mixed reactions across social media, with some supporters agreeing that Zirkzee has been unfairly targeted, while others argue that Manchester United need greater attacking output from their main striker in crucial matches.
CARRICK STANDS BY ZIRKZEE AFTER UNITED’S FRUSTRATING DRAW WITH SUNDERLAND.
