[lex talionis]

I agree with everyone who has condemned the fan reaction to Zirkzee coming off. It was a truly shameful moment.

But what I don't understand, and this criticism applies to all players who were on the pitch in the first half, is how the basics of football fell through the bottom. Opposing players were unmarked inside our own six yard box. Simple passes to open players were sprayed far away from their targets. Balls were uncontrolled.

It's one thing to crumble under pressure, but quite another thing for basic skills to disappear. This wasn't just a Zirkzee problem

 

[MrBest]

To be honest, anyone who was taken off in the 33rd minute would have suffered that treatment. I dont feel bad for him, £105k a week should keep him satisfied. By the way, we contribute to that salary too and what we are getting in no effort and sunday league style football. Actually we are playing like the under 5s, no offence to them as they would probably do better. Same applies to every single player in this club.

 

[Suv666]

He’s shit
But the booing was unnecessary

 

[Litch]

Really good technical player who if he was in a good team, we'd be saying why don't we pick players up like that. The problem for me is it's the kind of signing when you have all the other bits figured out.

Life is tough at this club at the moment and players much more experienced, not new to the club and internationals are struggling.

Fans frustrated with the clubs position are criticising players for not running around yet equally for only running around. What was it, too many passion merchants at the club?

The lad needs support than booing, it achieves nothing.

 

[Swedish_Plumber]

Would be so reactionary to get rid of him. Considering how long we’ve allowed others to stink the place out.

 

[Denis79]

He gave his all, everytime he lost the ball he worked his ass off to try and win it back, honestly not his fault he is not at the level required. He was bought as a backup for someone who should be backup himself. The people in charge making these transfers should get the boos.

 

[AkaAkuma]

A loan swap would feel super logical. Zirkzee is 6 months removed from being a star in Motta's Bologna team, Douglas was a mainstay of a very good midfield at Villa only last season too.

It feels so straightforward that you can be 100% sure it won't happen.

Reading some Juve quotes they seem like they are only interested in lowball offers for Zirkzee or Malacia.
Its all casual, nonchalant ‘eh, maybe at the end of the window’.

Conte has very good history picking up United players so I’d try and get some deals out of Napoli.