64% passing, 4/11 duels: Amorim must now drop 3/10 United star who lost the ball 21 times vs Plzen - opinion

Manchester United returned to winning ways with a 2-1 victory over Viktoria Plzen in the Europa League on Thursday.

The Red Devils had a good first half at the Doosan Arena but were unable to score before the break.

Matej Vydra scored in the 48th minute for the hosts after Andre Onana’s goalkeeping error, but it ultimately did not prove costly.

Rasmus Hojlund equalised from a rebound shortly after the hour mark. He scored his second from a quick free-kick prior to stoppage time.

The Dane had a fantastic night in Czechia. He scored his opening goal within a minute of replacing Joshua Zirkzee up front.

Zirkzee was handed a big opportunity to lead the line as part of manager Ruben Amorim’s rotation, but he failed to capitalise.

The Dutchman had to be told by Amorim to press after just 90 seconds in the game, but it was a poor showing from him.

The former Bologna man won just four out of 11 duels contested. He lost possession on a staggering 21 occasions in 61 minutes.

Zirkzee had a 64 percent passing accuracy without a single shot on target.

Amorim has a straightforward decision to make. He must drop the 23-year-old after a 3/10 performance last night.

Hojlund has clearly sent a message that he should be an undisputed starter going forward.

United have a huge game against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday, which is a must-win for their top-four hopes.

They are eight points adrift of the final guaranteed Champions League spot occupied by City and can reduce the deficit with a victory.

Stats from Transfermarkt.com & Sofascore.com.

Article written by Sri Aswin .