Erik ten Hag is delighted with how Joshua Zirkzee has kicked off

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is delighted with how Joshua Zirkzee has kicked off his Premier League career, and hopes for more of the same from his new striker when they travel to Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday.

Zirkzee, signed by United from Bologna last month, came off the bench to score their lone goal in a 1-0 win over Fulham in United’s Premier League opener last Friday, displaying the nimble dribbling skills that the 6-foot-4 Dutchman is known for.

“Very pleasing that a player who is a striker scores his first goal in his first game,” Ten Hag told reporters on Thursday. “That will give him confidence, we’re very pleased that it’s happened.

“I give the comparison last year with Rasmus Hojlund that when he scored against Brighton and the VAR looked, five minutes later they came to the conclusion the ball crossed the line in the assist and he had to wait three months for his first Premier League goal,” Ten Hag added. It helps absolutely (Zirkzee) scoring his first goal, it gives him confidence and gives us confidence as a team. Very good progress.

Source: eNCA

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