[bsCallout]

Hes a striker playing RW and it means he's not playing to his strengths. Still links well and creates some chances but he's dropping too much to either receive the ball or to defend.

 

[The United]

He has developed some skills this year. But, too predictable without dribbling skill or pace. I think he is easy to defend at this moment.

He needs to move around more and be more adventurous.

 

[Obiorahking_]

Greenwood didn't even look that bad. He's the the most natural thing to a right winger we got.

 

[Bebestation]

There is just less counter attacking space compared to the end of the season when Greenwood and Martial were both on good form (and Rashford).

Now I think more teams respect us and play low block (particularly due to bruno) and it has just been harder for all our forwards except Rashford who has a bit of a strike from home of power or distance.

 

[ValenciasDrilledCrosses]

Thought tonight was one of his better outings recently, at least created the most clear cut chance we had the whole match. Thought it was harsh he got hooked first as he usually does, but Ole obviously trusts him the least out of our attackers. Needs to mix up his game (with more crosses like today for example) and get some confidence, the England incident and the media hatchet job that followed has really done a number on Mason mentally I think. Hope he starts against Villa grabs a goal, having Mason in form would be massive for us

 

[MalcolmTucker]

He has nice technique but too often he just plays the simple ball and drifts through games. Without his world class finishing of last season, he reminds me of Januzaj, has the same lack of explosive pace and his dribbles often fizzle out and lead to nothing.

Looked lethal last season, I hope that was his default and he's just in bad form rather than him turning out to be another Januzaj.

 

[RUCK4444]

He’s a striker playing RW, this is what I’ve been concerned about for a while now and got shouted down for raising it as a potential issue.

IMO it will set him back learning his trade in the PL on RW. It’s a concern imo.

 

[yumtum]

Can only hope his strikers instinct doesn't become blunt as he's shifted out wide for too long.

 

[Silverman]

Should be tried for a few games up top with Martial left and Rashford right.

 

[Stacks]

I can't see him being a CF but definitely a SS

 

[Adam-Utd]

Thought he was unfairly subbed again.

I get why ole wanted to keep rashford on but it seems whenever a sub needs making its mason who gets hooked no matter what.

 

[kidbob]

Even though he's not a RW he'll up his performances to last seasons levels eventually I'm sure. He's the most gifted player at the club. Eventually he'll be our CF and be one of the best in the World in that role. I have no worries about him.

 

[klayton88]

He put one on a plate for Bruno and his defensive contribution was great. Worked hard off the ball and won it back a few times. Far from the worst player out there.

 

[Van Piorsing]

He put one on a plate for Bruno and his defensive contribution was great. Worked hard off the ball and won it back a few times. Far from the worst player out there.

Absolutely this. That cross was better than Ashley Young's last years combined in United.

Tons of potential to unlock in this lad.

 

[Smores]

He did alright again but it's really starting to feel like he's wasted out there. It's not a decent use of his skills.

It'll be good to get a right winger in so that he can compete up front.

 

[laughtersassassin]

He is unlucky to always be the first attacker taken off. It very rarely is on the run of the game and is just usually on seniority.

He had made our best chance today.

 

[parkthebuslads]

Was neat and tidy, albeit a tad negative at times. Continues to refuse to use his right foot at all..

 

[Red00012]

Nearly had an assist but he’s always going to be 1 of 3 hooked.

Fecking Better than looking at James no matter what kind of game he’s playing

 

[SER19]

Imagine he starts scoring again.

 

[Trequarista10]

I can't see him being a CF but definitely a SS

I was pondering this. Like many forwards I think Greenwood would be ideal in a two man strike force, but few teams/formations contain two strikers these days. He would be decent dropping off and getting in behind as well.

The requirements of the modern lone striker are very different and means that Greenwood will have to develop in a certain way. It'll be interesting if we continue developing him as an inside forward, or if we try to develop him as a back to goal number 9, or even as a false 9.

At this stage I'm not sure it matters which route he goes down, just get him playing and developing all aspects of his game, but at some point in the next couple years or so you have to start thinking he needs to nail down a position.

 

[Hoof the ball]

Playing RW is important for his development. He doesn't look natural there, of course, and it does expose some of his weaknesses out of the box, namely his passing quality (weight, decision, etc), but exposing a player's weaker parts of the game is an important part of addressing them. He could play CF, stay around the box and operate within his strengths but I truly believe that he'll become a better player playing on the RW (for now) and being forced to improve in weaker areas. And for all his inconsistencies in general play he is demonstrably better outside the box than he was last season.

 

[Raven]

Think he's playing fine and you could see he was trying a few different things today which was good but he's still not imposing himself fully. Both of his feet are wands, he should use his right more.

 

[AltiUn]

He barely put a foot wrong, only thing he’s not doing at the minute is scoring. He’s far more intelligent with his use of possession than some others in the side. Playing in front of Wan-Bissaka isn’t helping either, he’s been even worse than last season going forward.

 

[zenith]

We have to start giving him more game time in the center though. That's his best position and a lot of it is based on instinct. Won't want him to lose that killer movement and finish while playing on the right.

Besides, we have better options now to play on the right now, which might bring more balance to the attacking play.

 

[pascell]

I honestly don't think he's been that bad in the games he's played. He'll come into good form eventually this season.

 

[Nou_Camp99]

He will learn a lot from Cavani even though he's a different type of striker. Playing him out wide now will be good for his development. Similar to Thierry Henry etc. He's. Not quite good enough to be our leading number 9 yet but he will be one day.

 

[RedRonaldo]

Last season (18 years old)
17 goals in 49 games (~23 starts)

This season (19 years old)
3 goals in 17 games (11 starts)

Not looking good in terms of his development. But young players are expected to be inconsistent.

 

[Gordon S]

Thought he played well overall, even if he can´t find the spaces he did last season. Think most teams are well aware of his strengths now and can make it harder for him. But, the guy is 19 and is getting managed really well by Ole. If he is lucky with injuries he will develop into a top level striker.

 

[Regulus Arcturus Black]

Seems to be getting more and more one footed, bizarre.
Seems to do everything with his left now in the build up.

 

[Banana Republic]

He was more involved than usual in play around the pitch in the first half last night, but he still drifts about far too much off the ball.
When we’re attacking up the left, he doesn’t move in from the right into the box or attacking positions, but just loiters too far out on the right, completely removed from the game and playing no useful part.
This has got to be a coaching issue and poor direction from the coaching team, unless the lad is clueless.
Became less involved as the 2nd half went on, so I’m not surprised he was subbed.

 

[The No.10!]

Last season (18 years old)
17 goals in 49 games (~23 starts)

This season (19 years old)
3 goals in 17 games (11 starts)

Not looking good in terms of his development. But young players are expected to be inconsistent.

Can't necessarily bank upon these numbers in my opinion, but yes, his overall game has not exactly developed this season, for whatever reasons - be them personal or professional. He needs a decent run in the side, and with that will come a semblance of consistency, hopefully.

Can't see any major faults, though.

 

[Jaxa]

Thought he was unfairly subbed again.

I get why ole wanted to keep rashford on but it seems whenever a sub needs making its mason who gets hooked no matter what.

I agree with this and tbh if you were going from the game as a whole Rashford deserved to be subbed but you can see why Ole can't do it, because as much of a stinker Rashford may be having he has a game winning goal in him no matter what and that proved to be the case, but it is annoying, I didn't think Greenwood played terribly and was probably the liveliest of the front three overall.

 

[pratyush_utd]

It's difficult when you are getting marked by 2 players whenever you have the ball because opposition really couldn't care less if AWB has the ball. Get him a RB which can actually attack and is not getting caught in defence, he will actually come good. Sancho or any RW will struggle in our team with AWB behind them.

 

[RedRonaldo]

Can't necessarily bank upon these numbers in my opinion, but yes, his overall game has not exactly developed this season, for whatever reasons - be them personal or professional. He needs a decent run in the side, and with that will come a semblance of consistency, hopefully.

Can't see any major faults, though.

Yes but remember last season ever since the break, whenever he starts we are actually expecting him to score goals and win games for us, he was that good. But this season the vibes is gone - we just hope he could develop better, or at least find back his form, and not really expecting him to score goals to win us games.

 

[DRM]

He's regressed this season, both physically and in terms of his game play. Looks like a kid fresh from the reserves. I don't know if it's a mental thing with him as he often looks disinterested

 

[Escobar]

Not been the same since he was sent home from England duty.

The press etc... Have heap pressure on him and he looks like the weight is heavy on his shoulders. I actually think a loan move wouldn't be a bad move to get him game time in his best position.

It's his own fault. After a few incidents, it looks like he's lost his focus a bit. Once he gets back on track, I'm sure his performances will improve as well

 

[Poborsky's hair]

Absolutely this. That cross was better than Ashley Young's last years combined in United.

Tons of potential to unlock in this lad.

I´m with you guys. He wasn´t spectacular but created something from the very little time and space he had. Tracked back and won it back for us which is refreshing to see. Wolves defend so tight and it´s not easy to get isolated 1v1 or a decent ball behind defense. I would focus on the positives today.

He´s still a kid who did his job in men´s football. It´s also not easy for him to play every third/fourth game against tough opposition and shine straight away.

 

[The No.10!]

Yes but remember last season ever since the break, whenever he starts we are actually expecting him to score goals and win games for us, he was that good. But this season the vibes is gone - we just hope he could develop better, or at least find back his form, and not really expecting him to score goals to win us games.

That is very true. In the weeks after the league resumed, he was unstoppable, and seemed like scoring every time he took a shot. And typing that previous sentence in itself made me realise the weight of expectations that have been set on him.

 

[Hackman2210]

He knows he's getting hooked at 60mins and loses confidence due to this. Lot of pressure to perform especially in that short time frame. I think Ole should back him for 2-3 games and tell him he's staying on til he scores. Give the lad some confidence, his touch and vision are exquisite he just needs time to develop. I also dont see him as a right winger but he probably isnt big enough for a no9 either.

 

[GlasgowCeltic]

He could become world class like a van Persie, or he could become just a decent Prem level finisher like a Defoe, either way this is looking like a tough second season for him, which is why a first choice RW should’ve been signed imo.