Why Mason Greenwood starts ahead of Marcus Rashford in the Manchester Derby
Manchester United face massive clash
Manchester United and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer battle to stay in the title race (and perhaps in a job) this lunchtime as they host their rivals Manchester City in Saturday’s early kick-off.
Three points for the Red Devils would take them level with Pep Guardiola’s side, while defeat could see them end the weekend a massive 11 points off early pacesetters Chelsea and would surely rule them out of any title race this season.
Solskjaer decided to stick with the back three that has won them four out of six points across the last two games, with Eric Bailly retaining his place in the side after an impressive outing against Atalanta.
Meanwhile, Mason Greenwood is preferred to Marcus Rashford to partner Cristiano Ronaldo, with Raphael Varane, Edinson Cavani and Paul Pogba all missing out through injury and suspension.
Introducing the Reds line-up for the Manchester derby ✊#MUFC | #MUNMCI
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) November 6, 2021
It could prove to be the most important line-up of Solskjaer’s Manchester United reign, irrespective of the result.
Rashford not fully recovered
Now, the rationale behind Greenwood’s selection has been revealed, with James Ducker of the Telegraph relaying that Rashford has been “under the weather” for the past couple of days, so was likely not ready to start the encounter.
Rashford has been under the weather the past couple of days so no surprise to only see him on the bench for #mufc
— James Ducker (@TelegraphDucker) November 6, 2021
Manchester United legend Gary Neville was quick to point out that he felt Greenwood deserved to be there irrespective of the illness Rashford has been suffering with in recent days on his Twitter account, however.
Greenwood deserves to play in front of him! That should be noted . https://t.co/CmlZwlIkDt
— Gary Neville (@GNev2) November 6, 2021
Will it prove to be the right decision?
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