The REAL Reason Man United Signed Zirkzee.

In this video, James Allcott analyses Bologna's Joshua Zirkzee and explains why Erik ten Hag wants him at Manchester United!
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James Allcott content focuses on Premier League, Champions League, EFL Championship talking about Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool, Man City, Tottenham, Barcelona, England, Chelsea, Jurgen Klopp, Erik Ten Hag, Mikel Arteta, transfer news, tactical analysis and much more. James has made content with Mark Goldbridge from the United Stand, Rory Jennings, Ben Foster, Spencer FC, The Club, Thogden, JaackMaate, ESPN and many more.
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[@celtic69]

after watching a 4 minute compilation of him i feel i can speak with absolute authority on him, he’s a very good dribbly boy

[@ngolomessi9385]

Yeah but can he do this in the prem, look what Antony did at Ajax, hopefully zirkzee will be a success

[@ChukwunenyeOkanumee]

After watching clips of Antony before his arrival, I don't believe clips anymore.

[@Jomiloju-xw6wg]

@@ngolomessi9385 antony didn't do better in ajax he never score more than 10 in a season at ajax either, the problem is that y'all watch clips without stats. This zirzkee guy has the same problem too, he scored 14 goals in 2 seasons that's not impressive at all

[@paschalagwunobi579]

There was never anything special about Antony even in his video clips

[@ngolomessi9385]

@@Jomiloju-xw6wg tell me where i said zirkzee is a good signing, i said hopefully einstein

[@wolfswinkel8906]

I love the "whapapapapas". 🤣 He's gonna be phenomenal against teams that park the bus, which we couldn't break down before. Hojlund for the high lines, Zirkzee for the deep blocks.

[@minecraftlord568]

thanks james for sharing the REAL reason. i had 2 or 3 different reasons but they just didn't feel right. to finally get the REAL reason on this massive pressing issue is such a relief.

[@sainthelens4170]

But wait, this is a different REAL reason to another video I saw. Which is the REAL REAL reason? 😨

[@minecraftlord568]

@@sainthelens4170 hmm.......did they actually capitalise it twice though? cos yeah that may supersede james' REAL reason on this "common misconception where the real truth is really exciting"

[@dessertstorm7476]

and watch out for scotland in euro 2024!

[@playedout148]

Dude, are you for REAL?

[@ethangomes336]

This is the REAL-ity

[@Bleech606]

Reminds me of Firmino. Drops deep, technically brilliant, not prolific but absolutely key to the team.

[@shanehopper100]

I see what your saying, I like firmino but there different styles completely

[@brocktona2]

Lord almighty

[@amzofficial8868]

the only thing similar to firmino is that he drops deep, everything else is completely different

[@ACE360x]

Sound's like Kai ;)

[@stnbch3025]

Firmino technically brilliant 😂😂😂

[@jamesmcmahon4874]

Really like the approach of INEOS to signings so far, very calculated, lot’s of options and not offering over the odds for players. If we can get 3 or 4 over the line it’ll be a good summer.

[@info0]

Yoro for 62mln is crazy. Especially since he was on last year of contract. What's more they offered him 150k per week which is huge for 18 yo old player. Hopefully he won't turn out like a lot of youngsters we signed recently...

[@jacobmoses3593]

He is not a flop in Bayern. He lacked game time due to the presence of the legend liwendoski and mullar

[@nameonelast598]

You mean lewangoalski

[@mickbanner]

Not getting minutes can be considered a flop despite legend's in his way

[@RaviPatel-gw5ew]

@@mickbannerso is Arda Guler a flop? Also Mathys Tel? Cole Palmer last year?

[@mickbanner]

@RaviPatel-gw5ew I don't understand you're analogy... Palmer finished playing every game of the season

[@CrossxFir3]

@@mickbannerthe season prior he couldn’t get near the pitch at city. Is that because he wasn’t good enough? No, it was because they already had too many established players in his positions that he couldn’t prove he was significantly better than.

[@TheAmazingKoki]

I think the Ronaldinho comparison is that he has very quick feet, baiting the defender into thinking they can knock it away from him but beating them to it every time.

[@RandomVideosFirst]

As a rival fan I wanted this kid at Arsenal hes very dynamic (seems like he could even play out wide) , excellent dribbler and first touch as well as creating chances hes like almost like a hybrid between Berbatov and Zlatan, seems very unpredictable in the box always does something less obvious .

[@xblissfulleex]

I reckon that’s what Gabriel Jesus could’ve been for you lot if he didn’t get injured so much

[@thedeliciousdelightoflivin4636]

yes he would really fit in with arteta's arsenal

[@dco1019]

yeah excellent dribble, but it seems he doesnt have the outright speed (yet?) to break out and counter , it could work in possession/position style scenarios though

[@sigfigronath]

when we have Jesus who is much better at doing this, it doesnt make sense. You could argue Havertz is also a similar profile. But defo a wonder player who would fit us.

[@Bradders-ez2nd]

@@sigfigronathproblem with Jesus he can’t finish for toffee

[@ZainAli-cm4su]

Signing him gives me the same vibes to when Liverpool signed firminio. It’s one of those where people ask “he’s good, but is he good?” and then he’s signed and everyone goes “OF COURSE HES GOOD, why didn’t WE sign him?” United seem to have this in the bag (fingers crossed) and I am SO excited.

[@GoheadGaucho]

Hes really a pressing monster...and a literal monster..thats 1 of his underrated skillssss as well 🎉🎉

[@bongakhumalo6141]

One of uniteds major issues last season was that our “playmakers” were in good positions but our attackers would only try to get in behind the defensive line on a Hail Mary. Hopefully this makes things easier for the wingers by creating some chaos

[@lsyyc999]

Not me getting flashbacks to when he said Antony was gonna be Europe's next big star

[@playedout148]

Still time.

[@teemedias1470]

I've watched all his clips in bologna (he loves to receive the ball from the midfield and does his magic in front of center back bang bang it's a goal). Just like van persie😂😂

[@thedeliciousdelightoflivin4636]

Thank you so much James. I was brought up with samba football and total football: Cruyff and Ronaldinho are amongst my favorite players. I was gutted when United missed out on Ronaldinho and am excited to see some of this with Joshua. Serie A is slower than PL so I am hoping he can cut it. I am wondering if United will play differently next season and play him on the right or left and/or possibly play a more fluid front 3 like united had with martial greenwood and rashford. ten hag liked martial for this and also Wout though out did not have sufficient skill. Love to know your thoughts

[@B4kerG]

I'm not happy with him being better than I thought...

[@sour_patch09]

This aged well rapidly !

[@GreenandGold]

Looks like a proper exciting prospect, can’t wait to see him in a red shirt.

[@Hyde_Hill]

Don't get why there are not more Kluivert comparisons. Especially later career Kluivert when he would drop more. Combined with the obvious both tall Dutch strikers who score but not insane amounts.

[@Sammyli99]

GREAT in depth summary...subbed.

[@sevi7301]

Also reminds me a bit of berbatov

[@THIRU-l4z]

He is great acquisition plays with flair and dazzle opposition lovely signing

[@saunakshrestha8027]

He is basically the rl Isagi

[@Funkynunkytun]

Didn’t expect a blue lock guy to be here

[@Qammar_GGMU]

We all are Blue Lock guys 😅

[@Qammar_GGMU]

We all are Blue Lock guys 😅

[@Qammar_GGMU]

We all are Blue Lock guys 😅

[@tris421]

cool this video has made me excited to see this guy in the prem.

[@iainvos5534]

Sticking with the theme of Dutch Masters a lot of Zirkzee reminds me so much of Bergkamp. That great first touch and the vision and understanding to create for others really reminds me of that. Hopefully he can show what he's capable of at United.

[@TMZbb]

Holy shit that head turn was insane

[@hamad_joestar5981]

Thank you for this video I had no clue about him and now I love him

[@nahomkebede5107]

JLA my goat uploaded

[@Culturelens]

Glad we lost out on Gakpo

[@The_AstroGuy]

James, you have 3 minutes to delete this videos. I don't want us to get hijacked

[@IR._]

Not surprised some of the top players from Motta’s time at Bolonga are getting big moves. Players like Zirkzee, Calafiori etc. The same will happen with Leverkusen once Alonso leaves

[@tonychamorro9209]

Don't forget Van Nistelrooy is the key to give him tips of how to play in premier league.

[@mohammadsoleman8708]

Great video I loved every second

[@wispa1a]

I remember these kind of videos on Antony.

[@adamflavin6432]

I think this will help hojlund out a lot aswell there won’t be so much pressure on him altough I want to see them play together I highly doubt it

[@Unitedfan99]

Great video 🔥

[@channelofglory7738]

That Cruyff turn was so Brazilian 🔥🔥🔥

[@KOBE42__]

Some would say it’s quite Dutch 😜

[@Jumka]

So what you are saying is that I should buy Zirkzee in my FPL team next season…

[@Atriotic]

Won’t get you many goals but possibly assists

[@muhammadumer1098]

Respectfully speaking, love how u go into good detail and break it down but it would be so much better if u shared ur piece and just showed the clip u dont have to frame evrything up. its essential in some break downs but please just play the clip ure talking abt. great analysis nonetheless.. please take it into consideration!

[@TheIceMurder2]

Copyright has ruined everything. That's why he's so reluctant to just play the clip. Videos like this would be a million times better if they just showed the clips instead of some guy talking over a freeze frame for 10 minutes where it's hard to understand what's even going on.

[@alexfielding7191]

People comparing him to Weghorst are people that have zero football knowledge, comparing him to Marko Arnautović when he was at his peak I could understand. A big striker with a bit of pace, quick feet, creative, chips in with goals but not an out and out goal scorer. He'll help other players like Rashford, Garnacho, Amad and Antony play better by linking up with them and creating space by dragging players out of position.

[@Michaelkaydee]

Very good video 👌🏽

[@miniman5596]

What software do you use to do the video analysis? Thanks in advance.

[@thomasmcgough1581]

Dawg play the clips. Great analysis but what am I to do with screen shots and arrows let me see the action

[@MoksiLesi91]

Love your vidzz bro ❤ thanks for the hard work

[@DayleBrooks]

Anyone know what app this is?

[@Gaetanotraina]

which app Is?

[@yemiadio8073]

Tall Gabi Jesus

[@bear_eater254]

Ten Hag Dutch FC Assemble is the REAL reason Man UTD signed him.

[@alextv293]

He’s not a great goalscorer but he’s a decent player.

[@ciaranhiggins5736]

Ronaldinho + Wout Weghorst = Luca Toni!

[@koalaorange.]

Day 1 of telling James I love him until he says it back

[@jameshackney7314]

Love you too

[@gregoryboatswain1605]

Are we allowing bets on this? I reckon day 9 is the magic day 👌

[@JamesLawrenceAllcott]

Love you too c

[@TN34RY]

These videos are unbelievable I just wish you could use the video clips

[@JamesLawrenceAllcott]

Me too

[@TN34RY]

@@JamesLawrenceAllcott absolute class dude keep doing your thing!!

[@chucklombardo8167]

Zirkzee has been bought to replace bruno in the number 10

[@daaljones9584]

They should of gone for Motta that guy is a magician

[@DoughBoy2024]

He's the next Bruno

[@info0]

Comparing him to Ronaldinho. I bursted out laughing hard. He couldn't make it in Bayern, that kind of says a lot where Man Utd is. The only hope is Ruud can make something out of both Hojlund and Zirkzee.

[@c-tothefourth4879]

Tell that to Thiago motta 😂

[@rob28882]

That Cruyff turn was pure filth. Not everyone has that level of intelligence on the pitch to think about doing that. Nor the ability to pull it off.

[@dkelly3340]

UNITED ALL THE WAY.

[@derek502]

Is the real reason because “he’s good”?

[@liampritchard4163]

He’s the next Zlatan

[@KailamiMwiinga]

Bayern flop? Never got a chance (Bayern fan here)

[@felixoluwasola8447]

Why did we spend big on Hojlund then?

[@mitchellbrough1615]

This might surprise you but teams need multiple options.

[@cuD123]

This might surprise you but teams need more than 11 players Examples: (Haaland Alvarez) (Mbappe Endrick) (Guirassy Fullkrug Adeyemi) (Havertz Jesus Nketiah)

[@koalaorange.]

This might surprise you. Out of all known species of mammals in the world, approximately 20% of them belong to Bats

[@xblissfulleex]

Two completely different types of strikers and with them both being young, they’ll have good energy but they also need enough rest.

[@thorfinn7291]

I never understand people who ask this question, what happens if Hojlund gets injured? Martial has left. Also peak United used to have 4 very good strikers in the same squad.

[@irishmanc]

You are showing pictures not clips.

[@jordywoody14]

He can't show clips because his video will get taken down...

[@irishmanc]

@@jordywoody14 I’m not arguing that.

[@lennyfromtheblock790]

Please don’t whistle

[@OkayOJ.]

His back lift reminds me of Mason Greenwood. Clean striker of the ball.

[@travislevison6074]

Another top video James. What I love most about these is how you say “we”. It’s obvious it’s a team effort with most of these videos, and that doesn’t take away from your personal analysis, but a lot of similar channels and people would still say “I” and take credit because the channel is in there name, you give credit to the team 🫡

[@samuelschonenberger]

Would like to see who else works on these, makes us appreciate it even more probably. But I am going to guess that at least most smaller channels are probably actually just one person

[@travislevison6074]

Yeah I agree, smaller channels probably are but some others aren’t, even those on sky sports sometimes don’t acknowledge that sort of thing I’d imagine

[@United_Wings]

Interesting 🤔

[@Fishc27]

Pogba, but striker. Exciting.

[@jayrking]

Show the damn play already

[@samuelschonenberger]

It should be these smart players with many different skills, who should make the step up to the top not wingers with only skills and no game intelligence like Anthony

[@phrazz]

Ronaldinho? Weghorst? Nah, Zirkzee is closer to Berbatov.

[@kiariedaniel-oq8re]

G.J.A😮

[@clvn9ja]

He’s a better Weghorst. Expect more goals from the wingers.

[@bennrangphet7590]

Martial, Berbatov, Firmino hybrid

[@eidarhenriksen9698]

Stop whistling in the mic mate

[@thebiglebrowski3695]

Because he is mid and Dutch. What more could we want?

[@RaviPatel-gw5ew]

Wallahi you’ve sold me a dreammmmm, MAN yanited, INEOS, you have me interested again

[@joshuamellor1193]

He kind of reminds me of Gabriel Jesus you know

[@sidneyOT95]

Bayern Munich flop 🤣🤣 didn’t break through as a 19 year old hahaha. That is just not a flop

[@Jomiloju-xw6wg]

you just dismissed his lack of goalscoring ability, but still wanna talk about the "truth", there is a big possibility that he flops bad this season

[@andreaphillian3947]

Zirkzee is Grealish type of player, can dribble, score, hold & delay the game.

[@alibabashero]

I fell asleep

[@gregoryboatswain1605]

I can't believe this whole time, I only had the fake reason that United wanted to buy Zirkzee. This is invaluable information.

[@Ghfjgjggj123shdhfnfmdk]

United's version of Havertz...

[@punctualwizard]

Hojlund and Zirkzee compliment each other in terms of offering stylistic/tactical options + the possibility of playing both does exist Zirkzee’s finishing feels average, and he’ll have less time in England in terms of speed of play. Might be a slow start. But what he could offer the likes of Bruno/Mount and others running beyond him could create goals

[@23youarecursed23]

Why do you think he isn’t starting for the Netherlands?

[@JW-fb4li]

1 word Koeman, aka the Dutch Southgate

[@paschalagwunobi579]

Same way Toney and Watkins are not starting in England

[@schematiks]

I'm really unconvinced by this signing. Looks awkward on the ball, shit goal scoring record throughout his career.

[@grgaming5794]

interested in how man utd gonna destroy this guy's career

[@alibabashero]

You mean like Nunez

[@account-yi2cn]

Flop at 19

[@ragecandy]

Cause he has a cheap release clause

[@b.alexanderjohnstone9774]

Looks great. Chelsea will probably try to hijack.

[@rolwal4699]

Good luck mate😂😂😂

[@retwerts]

he'll flop

[@GringoMatt]

Let’s hope aye👌

[@TheTwinkleFinkle]

Bayern flop?!

[@nderimsaliu2118]

They don't want him JAMES, they got him

[@xblissfulleex]

They don’t have him yet, still confirming how they want to go about paying Bologna.

[@imoutofyourleague4299]

Who’s here after seeing him play pants tonight 💀🤣

[@jordywoody14]

He had 5 mins though...

[@Saylessbro]

He's a false 9 , gabriel jesus type player but doesn't do skills as much as jesus , literally a firmino

[@samuelconway8961]

Firmino with strength, looks exciting

[@jfree672]

Man I know your focus is primarily the prem and I get it if there wasn't any other football but this video instead of spain france video? do UK viewers really not care if England isn't involved?

[@jamesmcmahon4874]

Of all the channels to accuse of only covering the prem this ain’t the one man. Give him time the match was only 12 hours ago

[@3m287]

There’s more Man United fans than England fans

[@authordakid]

BARGAIN OF THE SUMMER !!! Greenwood money well spend .

[@Culturelens]

Greenwood not going mate

[@rajimus]

@@Culturelens bid acepted

[@Culturelens]

@@rajimus I wish they could just stall

[@mawzking5342]

Use videos bro only in picture its boring

[@MrAndinho1]

The real reason Man Utd want him is so that Ten Hag doesn't have to replace his boyfriend Antony. Man Utd need a right winger and not a false 9.

[@xblissfulleex]

What on earth are you on about, we have Amad Diallo, he is confirmed to be a much bigger player for us next season.

[@Culturelens]

Why are u people like this?

[@Doctor_Kroom]

If hójlünd is injured, who do you play?

[@Thomas...191]

And after amad there are some great talents coming through in that position.

[@AJ-ry8qd]

Dumb take