Man Utd star confirms surprise injury boost for Europa League final

Manchester United have been handed a welcome injury boost ahead of the Europa League final, with striker Joshua Zirkzee insisting he could return in time to feature.

Zirkzee went down with a hamstring injury in last month's defeat to Newcastle United and head coach Ruben Amorim wasted little time in stating the Dutch forward's season was over because of the issue.

He has missed the last six games across all competitions, including both legs of the Europa League semi-final against Athletic Club, from which United emerged victorious to book their place in the final against Tottenham Hotspur on May 21.

"I'm trying to be back for the final," the striker said. "We'll see what's possible but it's going to be difficult."

A return for Zirkzee would come as an enormous boost to United as they seek to save their season by lifting the trophy and sealing a spot in next season's Champions League.

Rasmus Hojlund is United's only senior striker as it stands. 17-year-old Chido Obi has seen plenty of opportunities in Zirkzee's absence as Amorim seeks to protect his first-team players for their European journey.

Should Zirkzee make it back for the Europa League final, he would also stand a chance of featuring in United's final game of the campaign. Aston Villa visit Old Trafford on the final day of the Premier League season four days after the final,

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