Eriksen defends Man Utd teammate Zirkzee: It could have been one of us

Christian Eriksen has rejected criticism from Manchester United teammate Josh Zirkzee after last night’s 2-0 home defeat to Newcastle.

see Was hooked before halftime by manager Ruben Amorim as Newcastle Jumped to an early 2-0 lead. The Dutchman was booed by the home fans when he was substituted.

Eriksen Said afterwards: “They could have turned against everyone in the first half.

“Obviously, I think it’s a shame for Josh that it was him who came to look like the black sheep who was substituted in the first half like that, but it could be all of us.

“It’s a shame for Josh, like I said. He’s a good guy and hopefully he gets the support he needs from both us and the fans, and then he’ll probably come back again.”