Joshua Zirkzee suffered a nightmare display for Manchester United after being hauled off on barely 30 minutes of play against Newcastle on Monday evening.
With United 2-0 down after 19 minutes at Old Trafford, Ruben Amorim took drastic action to try get his side back into the contest.
And that meant taking off Zirkzee, who was booed by United fans as he made his way off the pitch.
The Netherlands international did not hang around to hear the reception, making his way down the tunnel before being spotted with his coat on.
Joshua Zirkzee was hauled off after 33 minutes of play against Newcastle
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Kobbie Mainoo was brought on in Zirkzee’s spot, who was guilty of not tracking back enough with glaring holes in United’s midfield.
Zirkzee did eventually return to sit on the bench while United legend Gary Neville offered some sympathy to the forward.
He said on Sky Sports commentary: “I actually feel sorry for Joshua Zirkzee.
“He was bought for big money but there is a human being in there.
“He is essentially being cheered off by his own fans. He is has not been good but they have all been poor.
“You are watching the worst pound for pound team in the country.”
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Newcastle could not believe their luck when Alexander Isak opened the scoring just five minutes into the match.
The Sweden international was in a world of his own as he headed in from a set-piece before Joelinton made it 2-0 shortly after.
With five defeats in seven games, it has been a disastrous start to life at Old Trafford for Amorim.
Joshua Zirkzee was booed off by his own fans at Old Trafford
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A dramatic 2-1 victory over Manchester City failed to spark any sort of momentum, losing days after to Tottenham in the Carabao Cup.
The Red Devils were then thrashed 3-0 at home by Old Trafford before losing to Wolves, who had just replaced Gary O’Neil with Vitor Pereira.
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Alexander Isak opened the scoring for Newcastle against United
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With the January transfer window set to open in two days, it remains to be seen whether Amorim will be backed financially.
The Portuguese coach has arrived with a very distinct style of football that is almost at odds with his predecessor Erik ten Hag.
However, with results turning south so quickly, even Amorim has admitted he might already be on borrowed time.