I know he missed many chances in the cardiff game but one could see the talent he showcased that day. May sound strange but maybe once he fulfills his potential and becomes a top striker , we all might look back at that meaningless cardiff game.
Given Rashfords age and Greenwoods age, I think it's far likelier hes either a right inside forward for a while as he develops, or we switch to a 2 striker system. In 4 years Greenwood will be 21 while Rashford will be 25, right in his prime. You never know how it turns out, and long term definitely think Greenwood will be the #9 (provided his mentality stays good and stays injury free), but given the balance of the squad/need in certain positions, I think he's heading for the right wing for the near future. Can't see Rashford being moved back to the left in the short term tbh. Not a bad problem to have though!
I do not mind if Ole gives him the RW role and stick with him for a couple of months. Lingard and Mata are quite ineffective and if Greenwood can grab the chance there is no need to invest 100m in Sancho next summer
I think we'll move for Sancho next summer and that will simplify things somewhat next season. But for the time being, Mason hopefully will provide a threat from the right.Given Rashfords age and Greenwoods age, I think it's far likelier hes either a right inside forward for a while as he develops, or we switch to a 2 striker system. In 4 years Greenwood will be 21 while Rashford will be 25, right in his prime. You never know how it turns out, and long term definitely think Greenwood will be the #9 (provided his mentality stays good and stays injury free), but given the balance of the squad/need in certain positions, I think he's heading for the right wing for the near future. Can't see Rashford being moved back to the left in the short term tbh. Not a bad problem to have though!
Sancho - Rashford - Greenwood in a fluid front 3 that can all move around depending on performances/opposition. That can be Sancho as the 10 behind both them as split strikers, or Rashford left, Greenwood ST, Sancho right. Though then again, Martial could get his shit together and make the step up his talent is capable of, or James/Chong can become starting level, etc. Loads of unknowns, not to mention Sancho not being a United player, but I do get the feeling we'll have Greenwood and Rashford long term as starters.I think we'll move for Sancho next summer and that will simplify things somewhat next season. But for the time being, Mason hopefully will provide a threat from the right.
I would still want Sancho. I eventually think Greenwood will play in the middle and it would be great to have England's best talent from the 2000 and 2001 born players.I do not mind if Ole gives him the RW role and stick with him for a couple of months. Lingard and Mata are quite ineffective and if Greenwood can grab the chance there is no need to invest 100m in Sancho next summer
Agree. We'll see how it works out, and definitely see a scenario where Martial becomes a big player here of course, but think the likeliest outcome 5 years from now I'd say Martial would be gone (28 years old) while Rashford and Greenwood would be key players (26 and 22 years old). Until Sancho goes somewhere though, think we'll try to sign him every window.I have strong suspicion that we will move for Sancho at some stage, and then Mason won’t really play on the right. Martial will likely be the odd one out at some point and leave I think, if we got Sancho. Going forward, I doubt we can keep players the profile of Rashford, Greenwood, Sancho, Martial and James happy as they all enter their prime simultaneously. Think Martial May well be a sub and wouldn’t want that.
True. For a short moment I forgot that our LW is not sorted, but I agree and I do not have high hopes for Martial. He is too inconsistent and his work rate is not top notch. Greenwood - Rashford - Sancho would set us up for the next ten years, and I guess it will be Greenwood who eventually will be our No 9We should absolutely go for Sancho, regardless of how Greenwood develops. Martial will more likely be the odd man out, but if Sancho continues we have to move for him.
We could fit them all in tbh. Greenwood and Rashford are both flexible enough to drop deep and pick the ball up like Rooney/rvp used too. As long as our CM can handle the workload we would be fine. Especially the home matches we would score plenty.True. For a short moment I forgot that our LW is not sorted, but I agree and I do not have high hopes for Martial. He is too inconsistent and his work rate is not top notch. Greenwood - Rashford - Sancho would set us up for the next ten years, and I guess it will be Greenwood who eventually will be our No 9
A flexible, interchanging front three of Greenwood, Rashford and Sancho next season does sounds terrific as all three of them are comfortable playing anywhere across the forward positions.
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Needs a loan .
To the first eleven?
I don't like to overhype young players but it does make you wonder if we actually need to sign another striker if Lukaku is sold.
Needs a loan .
A flexible, interchanging front three of Greenwood, Rashford and Sancho next season does sounds terrific as all three of them are comfortable playing anywhere across the forward positions.
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