Bryan Mbeumo has explained why Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee is a standout in the Red Devils’ first-team training sessions alongside Bruno Fernandes.
The 26-year-old Cameroon international has impressed for Manchester United since the Red Devils signed Bryan Mbeumo from Premier League side Brentford.
Whether it is under Ruben Amorim, Darren Fletcher or Michael Carrick, Mbeumo has been a key United first-team player over the course of the 2025-26 season.
The former Bees ace has netted 10 times and registered three assists in 25 matches across all competitions for Man Utd in his debut season at Old Trafford.
Bruno Fernandes celebrates scoring with teammates Bryan Mbeumo and Casemiro during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford in 2026 in Manchester, England.
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Bryan Mbeumo singles out both Joshua Zirkzee and Bruno Fernandes for what he has seen in his Man Utd training
Bryan Mbeumo has linked up superbly well with Bruno Fernandes since Michael Carrick was appointed Manchester United interim head coach in January.
Carrick has played Mbeumo both on the right wing and down the middle, with the latter position putting him ahead of Fernandes, who is playing in the No 10 role.
Speaking to TikTok page ‘zackenrouelibre,’ Mbeumo insisted that it was quite clear why a player of Fernandes’ quality would stand out in a Man Utd training session.
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“Obviously, Bruno, everyone knows, we know. Bruno, we know,” he said.
“He finds crazy passes, things that sometimes you don’t even see.”
Alongside his praise for Man Utd captain Fernandes, Mbeumo turned his attention to Joshua Zirkzee and was impressed with the Red Devils striker’s physicality.
“But for me, Joshua Zirkzee, honestly, technically he is very strong,” he added.
“He has a big frame, he shields the ball, he can turn, he is very strong. I hope that one day he will click.”
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Bryan Mbeumo looks on during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Crystal Palace at Old Trafford in 2026 in Manchester, England.
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Bryan Mbeumo breaks down his dynamic with Man Utd and Netherlands star Joshua Zirkzee at Old Trafford
Zirkzee has been fighting for minutes in the 2025-26 Premier League season and was previously linked with a move away from Old Trafford in the January window.
The 24-year-old Dutch forward has sporadically featured under both former United manager Ruben Amorim and interim head coach Carrick in the current campaign.
Speaking about Zirkzee, Mbeumo added: “Because even outside of that, he is a great guy. He is really kind, he is a guy who is kind, you know? He is a good guy, and he works as well.
“He is a worker, you know. He deserves, I think, more recognition. After that, obviously, it will come through his performances on the pitch, you know.
“There are no secrets, but he works a lot in training and that’s it, he doesn’t mess around.”
Man Utd and Netherlands star Zirkzee has netted twice and registered one assist in 20 matches across all competitions in the 2025-26 campaign at Old Trafford.
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