FA issue statement on Man Utd striker Joshua Zirkzee controversial celebration

Joshua Zirkzee has avoided a ban following his controversial celebration during Manchester United’s dramatic win over Southampton.

The Red Devils launche เว็บพนันออนไลน์ UFABET สมัครง่าย โปรโมชั่นมากมาย a late comeback against the Premier League’s bottom side on Thursday, scoring three times in the closing stages with Amad Diallo registering the first hat-trick of his career.

Zirkzee made an important contribution coming off the Joshua Zirkzee bench as a replacement for Rasmus Hojlund, adding a physical presence and upredictable element to United’s forward line.

The Netherlands international did get carried away following Diallo’s third goal, turning to the. Stretford End and grabbing his crotch in a suggestive fashion.

Jude Bellingham was hande a one-game ban and fined £25,000 for performing a similar gesture after. England beat Slovakia at Euro 2024, sparking fears Zirkzee would face and Football Association punishment ahead of a crucial run of games.

The governing body has, however, opted against taking action and issued a statement on Friday.

It read: ‘As guidance, we have issued Joshua Zirkzee with a reminder of his responsibilities, and he will face no further action.’

Amorim, meanwhile, has warned United’s campaign will continue to be a ‘rollercoaster’ as players try to adjust to his system mid-season.

Even in victory against the Saints, the need Joshua Zirkzee for a late fightback left big questions for United given they were up against a side with only six points from 21 Premier League games, on course for the worst campaign in league history.

Amorim, whose warning in early December that the ‘storm will come’ for United preceded a run of six defeats in eight, admitted after Thursday’s victory that more ups and downs are inevitable.