MANCHESTER UNITED have been dealt a fresh injury blow ahead of their huge Europa League showdown with Lyon on Thursday.

appeared to clutch his hamstring after hitting the deck during United's clash with Newcastle.

Joshua Zirkzee of Manchester United holding his leg after an injury.Joshua Zirkzee was forced out of Man Utd's clash with NewcastleJoshua Zirkzee of Manchester United injured during a soccer match.The Dutchman looked devastated before being helped from the fieldSoccer players on the field after a game.Zirkzee went down clutching his hamstring and needed help to walk

The 23-year-old had been enjoying a strong performance in the North East.

But he hit the deck just after the break with the Red Devils trailing 2-1.

Zirkzee was aided by Toon forward Joelinton and had to be helped from the field by medics.

United boss Ruben Amorim was seen with his heads in his hands on the touchline.

Rasmus Hojlund was called from the bench to replace the Dutchman and is now United's only fit striker.

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