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Manchester United ushers in good news, strong forwards are expected to return before the UEFA Cup final

8:24am, 14 May 2025【Football】

With less than two weeks left before the UEFA Cup final, Manchester United ushered in an exciting news: According to striker Joshua Zilkize himself, he is expected to make a comeback in the final, adding important combat power to the team's championship.

Manchester United advanced to the final and will face Tottenham Hotspur

In the Europa League semi-final that ended not long ago, Manchester United defeated La Liga team Athletic Bilbao with a total score of 7-1 (3-0 in the first leg and 4-1 in the second leg) and successfully advanced to the final. Their opponent will be Tottenham Hotspur, who also belongs to the Premier League, who also easily defeated Norwegian team Bode in the semi-finals.

This season, the performance of both teams in the domestic league is not satisfactory - Manchester United is currently ranked in the middle and lower reaches of the Premier League, and Tottenham has not entered the ranks of four. Therefore, this UEFA Cup championship is not only related to honor, but also directly determines who can qualify for the Champions League next season, becoming a key battle for both sides to redeem the entire season.

Zilkze may catch up with the report, and strengthen its offensive firepower has been reported by Manchester United: Although Dutch striker Zilkze has missed most of the season-end games due to a hamstring injury and was once considered to be reimbursed for the season, he recently revealed in an interview that he is expected to make a debut in the final against Tottenham on May 21.

The 1.93-meter-tall center forward said in a live broadcast link with Bayern star Alfonso Davis: "Although time is tight, everything is moving in a positive direction. I am recovering with all my might and hope to catch up with this game."

If Zilkize can finally play, it will greatly enrich coach Amorin's tactical choices on the front line, especially when a fulcrum center is needed, his presence will bring obvious help to the team's offense. In contrast, Tottenham head coach Angie Postkoglu faces more challenges. The team has recently suffered a wave of injuries. Lucas Bergwal bid farewell to the season early due to an ankle sprain, and James Madison has also become the latest player to be reimbursed for the season.

However, there is also good news: Captain Son Heung-min is expected to return in the game against Crystal Palace this weekend. The Korean superstar has missed the past seven games due to a leg injury, and his timely comeback undoubtedly injects a heart-boosting agent into Tottenham.