Amorim supplies Zirkzee injury update

The Dutch striker was performing well at St James' Park and was close to scoring what would have been a sensational goal in the first half, when he was denied by Nick Pope's save.

However, after a sustained dribble in the Magpies' half, he pulled up sharply, clutching at his hamstring and it was clear he needed to instantly be replaced.

As he was helped off the field, Zirkzee was shown sympathy by a couple of Newcastle players, and he looked understandably upset as he left the field.

During his post-match interview with MUTV, Amorim admitted the picture does not look good for Joshua, with the problem coming at the worst possible time.

"We had to make rotation because we are trying to recover in two days from each game," he said. "But trying to win this game also.

"Josh, I think he will be out for some games. So, let’s focus on the next one [against Lyon].”

Zirkzee scored with a header from Bruno Fernandes's cross to give United the lead in Lyon, only for Rayan Cherki to salvage a 2-2 draw in the dying seconds. It was his second big away goal in the knockout stages, following his strike in the 1-1 draw at Real Sociedad.

With teenager Chido Obi ineligible for Europe, Rasmus Hojlund could be the only striker available to select in the squad for Thursday's do-or-die contest.

Our no.9 did manage a couple of efforts when coming off the bench on Tyneside, and has a good record in this season's competition, with five goals to his name.