Memories of Bale vs.Inter come to mind.The combination of pace, touch and finishing is unique. Perhaps Cristiano before 2010, but I don't there is a another player in the world today who could have scored this goal.
It was such an important goal too, it knocked the wind out Leeds quickly after their goal. While it was great games by likes of Pogba and Bruno, we already knew they are capable of it. I was very impressed by Greenwood's athletic side of things. Clearly he has made great use of the rest in the summer, and terrific decision to skip the Euros.The combination of pace, touch and finishing is unique. Perhaps Cristiano before 2010, but I don't there is a another player in the world today who could have scored this goal.
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Bit over the top there fella. Few are as good as him at scoring from unfavourable angles though.The combination of pace, touch and finishing is unique. Perhaps Cristiano before 2010, but I don't there is a another player in the world today who could have scored this goal.
Nope he's always been that fast. When playing up front you can save more energy, so you have more stamina for full speed sprints like that.Was surprised to see him run away from the defender for his goal. He's never been slow and pace has rarely been a key part of his game but I wonder has he gotten a little faster as he's developed?
Grouping Rashford with those two is extremely harsh. When on-form he's an extremely skillful dribbler and has great ball-striking technique (though not as clean as Mason's). He's far from pace-reliant, he's more lacking in the decisiveness category than in technical ability.Wasn’t he a sprinter as a teenager?
Keep reading comments about his pace but he’s definitely very fast and the top players make better runs, have better technique so their pace is less obvious than players who pretty much rely on pace like Rashford, James, or Sarr. That’s even more so when you’re completely two-footed like he is.
I’d take Greenwood over any other teenager in world football at the moment. I actually think he’s still massively underrated.
My point was more about Greenwood than Rashford. Rashford’s obviously a lot better than Sarr or James. I mentioned Rashford because he’s obviously got standout pace, and I think he is quite reliant on it. That doesn’t make him a bad player, but he’s nowhere near as natural as Greenwood and he doesn’t have the range of ability. Proof of that is that Mason can player on either side or centrally.Grouping Rashford with those two is extremely harsh. When on-form he's an extremely skillful dribbler and has great ball-striking technique (though not as clean as Mason's). He's far from pace-reliant, he's more lacking in the decisiveness category than in technical ability.
Haha. Didn’t see that one.Just a couple of days back someone on here was saying he is not a good finisher anymore.
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Hopefully not too much, Ole better rotate a lot more this season. There's no point having that depth and using it only when someone is injured or absolutely exhausted. Only to find out then that they haven't got any match sharpness or form due to lack of playing time.The kid is a superstar. One of the first names on the team sheet for me. Sancho displaces James obviously and then It's Greenwood's shirt to lose. Cavani Martial and Rashford will really have to fight to get back in the team. Fantastic to have such competition for places. Imagine having Greenwood Sancho and Pogba causing havoc for 70 minutes and you still get to bring in Cavani and Rashford. Mental.
Truth and we should guard against running our best players into the ground and run out of steam at the business end of the season. In Pogba, Donny, Sancho, Mason, Rashford, Cavani, Bruno, James and Martial we have the numbers to rotate in that front four and enough quality to make up various match winning combinations such that we shouldn't have a situation where the likes of Bruno and Pogba play a CL match away in Moscow on Wednesday and have to start a PL game at Newcastle on Saturday.Hopefully not too much, Ole better rotate a lot more this season. There's no point having that depth and using it only when someone is injured or absolutely exhausted. Only to find out then that they haven't got any match sharpness or form due to lack of playing time.
No.Am I the only person who thinks Greenwood is better than Rashford?
Weird post. Martial has better hold up play than Cavani, his hold up play is exceptional when he’s on it like City last season. Cavani is good but I wouldn’t say it’s his strongest attribute. Mason is currently the weakest of the three but also has immense potential in this department because his touch is great, his physicality is improving and he can get out of tight situations with his dribbling.No, no.His hold up play is far superior compared to Martial and on par with Cavani.He is our best CF.Watch him closely, his overall game is on another level compared to Martial and Rashford.
Been saying this since he broke through 2 yrs ago. Better than both Rashford and Martial.Am I the only person who thinks Greenwood is better than Rashford?
I think many people share your opinion.Am I the only person who thinks Greenwood is better than Rashford?
That's what I always saw. Particularly in 16/17, I didn't think either Martial or Rashford were anywhere near what our fans were hyping them out to be. I did think Rashford's hardworking nature would eventually make him a useful part of our team and sure enough he exceeded that expectation; but in terms of talent, skill...Greenwood has been far better than Rashford was at this stage and I personally feel only needs half a season to show that he's better even now.Been saying this since he broke through 2 yrs ago. Better than both Rashford and Martial.