How Joshua Zirkzee Will Fit Into Erik Ten Hag’s Manchester United

Joshua Zirkzee is Manchester United’s first signing of the new INEOS era! In this video, Statman Dave takes a look at his strengths, what he could bring to Ten Hag’s Man Utd and how he will fit in at Old Trafford…
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[@carlindzikiti2380]

this gives us so much versatility and a big part is Zirkzees intelligence linked with his dribbling and passing skills

[@chinemeremnnabuenyi5216]

Much love Dave .. from Nigeria 🇳🇬

[@stephenpelumi2181]

Country mate

[@akinyemiakintayo5530]

Awa omo Naija... I hail o.

[@ELDERgee-wk2gg]

Statsman Dave could not hide his joy seeing what INEOS is doing at United ❤

[@FlexiBars]

I liked that you included de Ligt and Ugarte in the line up

[@mahadasif2474]

can't believe we've made an adept signing. tears in my eyes.

[@StatmanDave]

😭😭😭😭

[@EthanGomes-m3l]

We signed yoro🎉🎉

[@alairdottin8101]

Zirkzee's signing allows so much flexibility in tactics and system. Excellent analysis as usual Statman Dave.

[@bernarddarkwah3998]

Bruno does really well playing in central midfield. His tenacity to chase after opponents when we lose the ball and his ability to give defence splitting accurate long passes makes good enough for that role. Remember when we brought in Sabitzer in, he n Bruno will swap often to get sabitzer in a more goal scoring no.10 areas while Bruno drop deep, and the executed that very well. So Bruno coming into deeper roles isn't a bad idea to accommodate Zirkzee who I think is a no.10 than a 9 will be a good plan.

[@TonyChopper-pk9np]

Would love to see the 4-4-2 I was watching the 06/07 FA cup final last night and the fluidity between the 4 of giggs Rooney cr7 and fletcher was amazing any of them could drop to receive the pass and dragging out a defender where as someone else would make a run in the space left behind always having already 2 players attacking the box for crosses and they showed great chemistry between them

[@LitTalkNetwork]

I’ve been watching a lot of 442 UTD too. Way better than most teams play today!

[@packsonzulu2827]

Much love from Zambia 🇿🇲

[@simbachoga5930]

Statmandave at it again, brilliant!

[@guerrillagames7279]

He plays quite deep, great player, hopefully the Premier league won't be too tough for him.

[@torragnarm-h7098]

Great video Dave, hoping for more of these as new players are confirmed in for United

[@DeviceSuspect]

Always delighted to see your new analysis. You could change your name to Spot On Dave.

[@squidly1369]

I ak convinced dave is just Manchester united fan like us all

[@GAMERTV09-l8j]

He is a yanited supporter bro

[@rohanroy3647]

He came from full time devils

[@rcky6357]

All of his background decoration is united stuff

[@Mossbergg]

This guy might be Sherlock Holmes

[@Doctor_Kroom]

Really?

[@NextBallerUp]

Great video on Zirkzee's journey and skill set! His development at Bologna from Bayern was really something special. I recently did a breakdown for him on my channel.

[@3crusaders]

Similar to Hojlund 15g/a but maybe something like 8 goals 7 assists but plenty of second assists and chances created

[@aniketsingh4203]

Wow. Brilliant content. Respect my G. Just nailed it.

[@EmmanuelOnyono]

That's really why I love to watch your analysis bro ❤❤

[@II-hx9tw]

Zirkzee Hosjlund Bruno Mainoo Diallo Casemiro Ugarte Malacia Martinez Yoro Vitek

[@mrnikcooper]

Dave, you're a 'kin genius mate! I'd love to see EtH deploy some of these formations, personnel and tactics come next season.

[@anthonymaina4548]

Well Done Dave.

[@official-gangganggaming347]

Been waiting for this

[@resetop4693]

Mason mount is a united player btw

[@playedout148]

Who?

[@Gsoares22]

🤣🤣🤣it’s sad but he doesn’t get in over mainoo Bruno and ugarte but we still need him

[@Brendan_M_]

What about ZIrkzee as a wide target man/playmaker? Similar to that Tadic/Haller link at Ajax? EIther way I do think we'll see Zirkzee and Hojlund playing together quite a bit. Especially considering the Ivan Toney links

[@TheCommonFool]

I hope ETH has a go at different formations and combinations of players during preseason. Fermino was only accepted because they had a phenomenal goalscoring winger in Salah.

[@Easy_Now_Star]

It's happening boys, it's happening! The piece's to the puzzle is coming together nicely.

[@RahulRenal.]

Hey Dave a humble suggestion that "how would he fit" videos are more engaging when you are presenting it while standing with a screen on right as your early videos.

[@patouray2006]

Nice one dave.GGMU💫🔥🔴🔥

[@Muckylittleme]

Think we will see much more of high pressing game next season and Zirkzee is perfect for that role as No10 with Hojlund striker. I expect Hojlund to have a good season on the back of his first season and Euro experience and with a much better team around him.

[@AValidPointUHave]

The signing signals to me a potential return to the SAF classic 4411. Or even a preference of EtH a 442 with a narrow diamond in the midfield. On the 4411 I could definitely see Zirkzee and Houjlund playing together and linking up. It would mean that Bruno would have to play a little deeper, but I think he and Kobbie could be a good partnership as long as United sign some support in the CB position. Yoro and De Ligt would be good moves for that as well. On the 442, like I said you could play it two different ways on games that you need width you play a traditional and play rashy and garna or amad to provide width, and if you need to control the midfield bring in Mount and and Scott or Amad even as he has played plenty as an inside attacking mid. Truly though, I dont imagine Zirkzee and Houjlund will end up playing together much. There isnt a ton of depth in the striker position so I dont know how much you want to risk injuring your only two major options. I imagine they will rotate and provide different options.

[@billinglumbalumba]

Zirkzee offers tactical variation for united

[@ibendiben]

You need some kind of lowcut filter. There are several loud low dull 'booms', from either you hitting the table or some wind sound from certain syllables.

[@yasirshaikh8099]

i'll go with united's nostalgic 4-4-2 formation .

[@SellishMusic]

Waiting for the Leny Yoro video

[@lesterbezuidenhout9179]

He's Zirkzee and he knows it.

[@StatmanDave]

🕺

[@martinstephen2434]

I think we might get Ivan Toney as Hojlund is still raw in the PL. I would play Hojlund on the right wing where he was effective for Atalanta, Rashford on the left and Ivan Toney upfront to dominate the penalty area supported by Zirkzee as a Number 10.

[@floxyskee1922]

Dave one idea that nobody seems to be talking about is using Hojlund in a that no 10 role behind Zirkzee. You know Zirkzee dropping deep and Hujlund running past him into the box. I think this will brilliant. And also from build up having Hujlund who is a big man in the midfield will be helping in terms of going long. Off the ball I think his presence in the midfield will also be really valuable. What’s your take on this? Please give me reply

[@captaind2817]

Dave, your comment section is wild not going to lie😂

[@MOHAMEDAMINABDI-eb7gu]

why what is wild about it

[@captaind2817]

@@MOHAMEDAMINABDI-eb7gu it was just the bots at first

[@lyndonfast7128]

"Orientated" always gets me cracking up. Great analysis SD.

[@crepinsterve4212]

The versatility is good on paper. The manager actually making use of it by being versatile in his tactics, is a whole different discussion

[@Djsonley]

Yeah I'm not convinced with this guy. He may be a world beater we hope but it's a giant reach to suggest he will be.

[@broza82]

Now I'm waiting for How Leny Yoro Will Fit Into Erik Ten Hag’s Manchester United

[@martinstephen2434]

If we want to compete in numerous competitions, we need defensive cover and Yoro will develop faster learning from Licha and De Ligt like how De Ligt understudied Bonucci and Chiellini in Juventus. If we cannot sign a quality CDM, Yoro will be able to slot into central defence and allow Martinez to move up to CDM.

[@Djsonley]

I'm still very worried about our attacking options. We are living on wing and a prayer that players come of age this season. Question marks all over that front line but it's still exciting.

[@Cantona77-08]

Nice video Statman Dave! I think Zirkzee makes alot of sense and help get Fernandes and our inverted wingers to get into goal scoring positions. I want Bruno getting back into second striker role like he was under Ole.

[@StatmanDave]

That 18 goal & 12 assist Premier League season in 20/21 from Bruno was incredible 😍

[@MsSosase]

What about garnacho though mate and amad imo amad has earned his place on one of those wings think he has so much to offer if he is given consistent starts and game Time

[@paulosasfaw9799]

Stat man Dave always like ur stats 👍👍!!!

[@christianmcbride5504]

Love the ideas! Really don't see a world where Zirkzee and Hojlund play together though 🙄

[@kohnelprince08]

Yes Statman‼️

[@romancaster3454]

With Zirkzee we could actually implement the styleof play ETH's last ajax team played. It would be fast fluid attacking football, battering team and controlling the games

[@premier_leaks]

good , honest content , nice work with graphics tool ..

[@wispa1a]

O i remember you doing these for Antony. Look how he turned out. Although different calibre of players.

[@KrisHubbard-w5x]

Great 👌 video brother 💯🎉

[@sanchido36]

If he gets 15 PL goals that would be great season

[@jamesmomo2258]

Yeah. But he's not that type of player. 15 is quite a high figure

[@milz97y]

16g/a is more than enough in the prem for a first season

[@zafarulasyraf]

Thank you.

[@fitah47]

Get it zirkzee get it zirkzee bow bow

[@snowsam4081]

If mason mount is fit enough ,I think it could work out well with Zirkzee together

[@tamidis5500]

Unpopular opinion, but it seems JZ has been signed to bench Hojlund. It makes footballing sense as we have more wide players who look to score rather than supply the front man, and JZ is more drop deep and create than receive and score. Either way, we now have 2 types of strikers for different systems!

[@NamasteSpoon]

If Sancho is available for selection again, him and Amad are the exact type of wingers Hojlund needs to score more. Garnacho and Rashford are made for a striker of Zirkzee's caliber. You're right, it is extremely exciting to finally have more than one game plan!

[@andrewoneill_]

Hojlund is a great asset off the bench to run at tired legs too

[@MsSosase]

@@NamasteSpoonI can’t see them benching hojlund though boys and tbh I would be gutted if they did I think hojlund has massive potential especially with ruud there now as a coach I think it’s like you guys said it just makes us way more unpredictable in terms of how we will set up against different teams

[@andrewoneill_]

@@MsSosase I worry about him ibr, he has a lot to learn as a #9 but he has a bit about him for sure

[@vkshah92]

I like the idea of the back 3, but i dont think united will sign the Branthwaite. But i think they could use either shaw or scott as cb.

[@PewZapDie]

My issue with this is why can't Fernandes do the dropping back into the false 9 and collecting the ball, this is asking a striker to play as CAM and the CAM asking to be a Flase 9

[@nnd5768]

Zirkzee simply substitute for Rashford Martial. DeLigt for Lindelof Varane. Yoro for Maguire. Ugarte for Amrabat Vandebeek possibly Casemiro. And if we manage to get Simons loan for Greenwood Sancho. That is all.

[@gracesheridan-d7l]

im happy we got zirkzee. but the wingers still need to do more and be more creative. what happens when hojlund is playing he still wont get any service

[@randomstuffchanelkg]

The question is, what do you do with Hojlund? Also United can't afford Brantwaithe and De Light in the same year so good luck with that back 3

[@bsaragiotto]

If Ugarte comes in too. How to set up a 4-4-2? ugarte and mainoo then Bruno on the right side?

[@allsportsclipsworldwide8082]

(1)-(3)-(5)-(2) (GK) Onana (CB) Martinez (CB) De Ligt (CB) Yoro (LWB) Shaw (CM) Mainoo (DM) Ugarte (CM) Bruno (RWB) Wan-Bissaka (SS) Zirkzee (CF) Hojlund

[@Moonmaestro11]

Need a vid on Olise Alternatives Dave

[@j2darow32]

Could you do video on ten hag new tactic and fm24 tactic

[@WhoRangMyMum]

Can you do a video on Ugarte ?

[@AtroTenebris]

Agreed Dave. I think Zirkzee scores 15. Assists, not too sure

[@hughmcneillie1032]

There are still more questions than answers with this United squad. Where does Mason Mount fit in ? Should United sell Bruno and move towards having a two man central midfield that is more about being more defensively aware and holding their position. Feeding our wide players and attackers. Moving away from inverted wingers would also be my progression to the way we attack. Antony and Amad on the left, Garnacho and Pellistri on the right. Sell Rashford to PSG or do a deal with them for Ugarte and enough cash to sign Amrabat permanently. Would sort our CDM.

[@farhadchaudhry]

I think they mainly got him to be a super-sub to cover for Hojllund and Bruno.

[@t.lalnunmawia3653]

Next:"How Lenny Yoro will fit/play in Man Utd"

[@angad10]

LFG Xerxes!!

[@retlezechariah]

What of Mount??

[@Ruben-so7pu]

Will you be doing a video about De Ligt?

[@StatmanDave]

If he signs I will make a video

[@mickeyphantom6026]

Bro create a video on Ferdi Kadıoğlu

[@HarizSetyawan]

12:39 they just struggle all over the pitch 🤣🤣🤣

[@pdfarrelly]

No one mention of Mason Mount. Doesn't bide well but hopefully he can play an important role next season. Need everyone to step up.

[@PolygonAlley]

No way we're letting that "4:02 ...and Scott McTominay" go without comment.

[@supernaughtychoco5644]

Can anyone tell me what app or website is he using

[@liamo8932]

Grindr

[@DallTV85]

damn i love your stats and such aeven sometimes i dont understand them cux with numbers im not the best but i do enjoy watching you with them :)

[@keenanmyburgh]

@statmandave who should be next England manager. Please do a video

[@keenanmyburgh]

@StatmanDave

[@3.pap3r.b3ats5]

Taking Mainoo out for Zirkzee and/or Hojlumd is hilarious!

[@markant9534]

Mainoo and Zirkzee are the future at utd, Hoilund will play his part too, they have start rotating like city.

[@Lowrey190]

Looks unbelievable but Zirkzee was third choice of the Netherlands after Depay and Weghorst

[@chriswood753]

United now need to sign a centre back and a defensive midfielder Ugarte would be great. Not sure which centre back United should go for, Branthwaite - Everton want to much money. De Light- why have Juventus and Bayern Munich let him leave is my concern. Leny Yorro- Is young and prefers Real Madrid over United.

[@saibathala3303]

Still need to strengthen wing backs and central defence.. one DMF

[@ChinchillaBONK]

Rashford has to go though. In this system, Ten Hag wants intelligent players to adapt and create wherever they are. If Zirkzee and Fernandes are the glue of an attack, Rashford is the opposite. He's heads down and always shooting and only passing when he can't shoot or dribble pass. There's are reason why people say his middle name is "can't pass". Let's not forget he can't press either. He's the opposite of Total Football of Dutch/Cruyff mindset.

[@wilcoxtam810]

So this is an admission that weghorst was a good signing? TenHag clearly knows what he wants from his #9

[@akinyemiakintayo5530]

Weghorst signing was based on the "no money" excuse. They just had to sign someone on loan. He wasn't a primary signing.

[@deananthony9518]

He’s basically a Weghorst but with legs🔥

[@Seanmufc89]

The question is will he play instead of rasmus or aswell as rasmus

[@aryasatyanugraha5676]

I think we should go for 4-3-1-2

[@percymosala3779]

Zirkzee is going to play false 9 or AMF with bruno to support Rasmus

[@lelouch_v9923]

Where does Mount fit in? he’s someone people tend to forget about

[@pedroribeiro544]

he doesn't, Mount was brought last year to play a quick counter-attack style of play but he was injured all the time and and the style was atrocious , he will be likely a bench player

[@andrewsfiindje9194]

He will play on the bench.

[@StatmanDave]

Mount will forever struggle whilst Bruno Fernandes is at Man Utd. Mount can play a variety of positions but his best position is taken up by Manchester United's best player.

[@harendrakumardodah5545]

Bro, yoro video!

[@acidosis1985]

You know who will enjoy this style of play? Rashford for sure and maybe Anothy? He drops down to receive rhe pass the plays it off to rashford who will be running from behind or distribute it to the right id Anothy is at the righr place to do his one and only trick.

[@davidublin]

Scott mctominay replacement both operate similar spaces of the pitch

[@xXDraGONBowlingCHAMP]

Having followed this channel along with the other big KZbin profiles have to give the Statman a compliment and that is this channel is always quality over quantity. Whenever I see Statman has posted I watch and until the end.

[@StatmanDave]

❤️❤️❤️

[@Jay-bn6hs]

Remember the first game of the season when Bruno scored a hatrick. I want to see more that Bruno making runs off the striker. Sometimes his quality is waisted always dripping deep.

[@vernonfernandes5353]

We need someone like a Bernardo silva sort of player.

[@SolomonSamuel-h6y]

Amad?

[@mementomori6155]

I'm with the optimism but 25 g/a is crazy, respectfully. There's no way. He's a great addition but he's still raw and there's just no way he can do that in his debut season. 15 g/a is generous but realistically, between 15 and 10 and he'd have more assists than goals, based on his current stats. You simply cannot predict a guy who hasn't scored many goals in his career as a young player will provide 25 g/a in his debut season in the prem in this day and age. That's peak delusion. If he does it though or exceeds 25 g/a, by all means you call me out. I am more than happy to be proven wrong.

[@yossarincatch6051]

Great analysis @Statman Dave Coukd you now do one on Yoro and Ugate. Also if United settle these who would a good additional midfielder, would Rabiot work well with us in terms of balance

[@NomadJoe0323]

This is an older video? Think I’ve seen this one before

[@Livhutank]

That Scott McTominny comment was out of order