Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee has been called up last minute to the Netherlands national team after teammate Brian Brobbey suffered an injury during the Netherlands' Nations League match against Germany. Brobbey, who plays for Sunderland, was forced off the field with a hamstring injury during the 1-1 draw on Thursday night. He wasn’t the only player to leave the game hurt, as Germany’s Kai Havertz also exited due to an injury. New Netherlands manager Xavi did not provide detailed updates on Brobbey’s condition after the match but confirmed that the player would have to leave the team camp early. A replacement would be called up to take his place, and that player has turned out to be Zirkzee. The 25-year-old forward last played for his country nearly two years ago, largely due to a lack of consistent performance for Manchester United. Zirkzee, who joined the Red Devils for £36.5 million from Bologna in 2022, has struggled to make an impact at the club, scoring nine goals and recording four assists in 79 games. This season, he has only appeared in four matches, all as a substitute. His surprise inclusion in the national team squad comes despite his limited playing time and has raised questions about his current form. The Netherlands will have an extended international break, during which they will play away matches against Serbia and Greece, followed by a home game against Serbia. Meanwhile, Manchester United will return to action on October 10 when they face Tottenham, a team that has yet to win this season.