CG1010
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Who wouldn’t Greenwood be one of the three starters out if that 4?
Not necessarily mate but what it will do is force Greenwood into showing us, and himself, how good he really is and / or can be. Ball is in his court.
Thankfully most top level footballers are stronger mentality than the picture you paint here. He's not going to give up and shrivel under such challenge. If he's good enough, he'll play.
Its not about strong or weaker mentality, its about what's best for your football career, which is a choice any top player would make. If Van Persie was told to play potentially second fiddle for his entire career, behind say Messi, would he want to stay? I rate Greenwood so believe he will be snapped up by any top club. Even if he shows his best, competing against Haaland who has come at a huge cost and is barely older than him is bound to limit game time.
Like I mentioned before, even 18 year old Ronaldo got Fergie's guarantee of 50% appearances before signing for United. Pogba left United early on to get more first team opportunities. Its very natural, especially with very gifted players who believe in themselves. Another example is Pique who chose to leave to Barca rather than sit behind Vidic and Ferdinand wait for his chances.