Joshua Zirkzee Returns from Injury Ahead of Europa League Final

Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee is healthy and will travel with the team to Bilbao for the UEFA Europa League final. This is good news for United as they get ready to play Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday night.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Zirkzee got hurt during Manchester United‘s Premier League match against Newcastle on matchday 32 and had missed eight games in all competitions. Initially, it was thought his season was over. However, he has now recovered fully and is included in the squad traveling to Bilbao just in time for the Europa League final against Tottenham.

UNITED’S SEASON SO FAR

Manchester United have had an up-and-down season, finishing outside the Champions League spots in the Premier League. The Europa League final offers the chance to lift silverware and return to Europe’s top club competition next season by winning it. Zirkzee’s return will boost United’s attack as they try to beat a Tottenham side who have pushed them hard all year. Tottenham, meanwhile, are hoping to claim their first European trophy in decades.

LOOKING AHEAD

The Europa League final will be played on Wednesday, May 21, at 21:00 Central European Time in Bilbao. The winner takes a spot in next season’s UEFA Champions League. Zirkzee’s return means United have more options up front as they try to lift an important trophy to end the season on a high. Both teams are expected to field their strongest lineups in a match that could define their campaigns.