Manchester United fans are voicing their frustration and calling for the sale of one of their summer signings after a lackluster performance against Aston Villa.
The match, held at Villa Park, ended in a disappointing 0-0 draw, marking United’s sixth consecutive game without a victory. The Red Devils once again struggled to find form, leaving supporters increasingly disheartened.
Despite the overall poor team showing, veteran defender Jonny Evans, 36, stood out with an impressive performance at the heart of United’s defense.
His commanding display earned him the Man of the Match award, as he consistently thwarted Aston Villa’s attempts to break the deadlock. However, Evans’ standout effort was one of the few positives from the game, with the rest of the team failing to make an impact.
One player, in particular, came under heavy scrutiny from the fanbase—captain Bruno Fernandes. Many fans were calling for Fernandes to be substituted even before the halftime whistle, criticizing his lack of influence on the game.
By the end of the match, frustrations had boiled over, with some supporters going as far as demanding that Erik Ten Hag sell Fernandes. This growing discontent highlights the increasing pressure on key players who are failing to deliver as expected.
However, it was summer signing Joshua Zirkzee who received the harshest criticism. Zirkzee replaced Rasmus Højlund as the central striker in the 64th minute, but his performance left much to be desired. The Dutchman appeared sluggish and disconnected from the rest of the team, failing to make a meaningful contribution in the attacking third.
Although Zirkzee had made a promising start by scoring on his debut against Fulham during the opening weekend, his performances in the subsequent ten matches have drawn heavy criticism from fans.
The reaction on social media was swift and unforgiving. One fan voiced their frustration by suggesting, “Sell Zirkzee in January and forget it ever happened,” reflecting a growing sentiment among a section of the fanbase. Another supporter harshly remarked, “It appears like Zirkzee has never played football before. Sell him.” Fans expressed exasperation over his perceived lack of effort and contribution, with one passionate fan declaring, “I have F***ING HAD IT WITH ZIRKZEE. He plays for himself, no matter what. EAGLES, SELL HIM TO GO AHEAD NOW.”
Some supporters even went so far as to label Zirkzee as “the most worthless player” in the squad, calling for his immediate sale. The level of frustration surrounding Zirkzee highlights the mounting pressure on the new signings to prove their worth in a struggling team.
The dissatisfaction with Zirkzee’s performances reflects broader issues at Manchester United, where the team has been unable to find its rhythm this season. As the winless streak continues, the pressure on both the players and manager Erik Ten Hag is intensifying. Fans are growing impatient and are demanding more from the squad, particularly from recent signings like Zirkzee, whose lack of impact has been a major source of frustration.
With January just around the corner, it remains to be seen whether United will look to make changes and potentially offload underperforming players like Zirkzee, as the club faces mounting pressure to turn their season around.
