Zirkzee follows Man Utd team-mate Martinez's lead

Joshua Zirkzee is feeding off the example set by Manchester United team-mate Lisandro Martinez as he battles back from his latest injury.

Zirkzee and Noussair Mazraoui are the only senior outfield players on United's current trip to the United States still not able to train with the main group.

Having rushed back from a hamstring injury to feature in the Europa League final, he has been restricted to running and weight training so far in the United States.

While the 24-year-old is adamant his current issue is not serious, it is a setback in his efforts to make an impact at the start of the new campaign.

However, watching Martinez push himself in his rehabilitation from a major knee injury he suffered in February has been a source of inspiration for Zirkzee.

"This is not a serious problem but obviously it's pre-season, so it is not like last season where I wanted to push myself to be there for the final," he said. "Now I just want to be there for the start of the season.

"Someone who has motivated me a lot is Lisandro Martinez who has been out for quite some time.

"To see how mentally he keeps himself ready and the way he works to be back in the best way he can is something I'm thankful for.

"It's part of life and I am thankful to have team-mates around me to help me with those types of obstacles."