Some Manchester United fans on Twitter were hugely impressed with Mason Greenwood who led the line against Leeds United in the Premier League opener.
The 19-year-old was picked ahead of Anthony Martial up front on Saturday, and he produced a lively performance, capped with the club’s second goal in the 5-1 win.
Greenwood managed five take-ons against the Whites. He scored at a timely period for United, considering Leeds had just equalised early in the second half.
The teenager made a superb counter-attacking run from a splendid Paul Pogba pass. He scored from a tight angle with his left foot, beating Illan Meslier at the far post.
Pogba and Bruno Fernandes earned most of the plaudits yesterday after bagging four assists and a hat-trick respectively against Marcelo Bielsa’s side.
However, some of the club’s faithful praised their graduate, who looks set to have a bright future ahead in the centre-forward position.
Twitter reactions:
They tried to press Greenwood, he spurn them. They back off, he drives at them. They double team him, he finds the open man. Incredible footballer
— #4 PAPILO (@Scamzel) August 14, 2021
Without disrespecting anyone, this is the most complete performance I have seen from a #mufc centre forward in a long, long time.
Mason Greenwood has put on an absolute masterclass.
— ً (@utdrobbo) August 14, 2021
Greenwood is 19 years old. NINETEEN !!!
The way Ole has handled this kid deserves more and more praise. pic.twitter.com/rqOxYeXOVX
— Ebrahim (@EbrahIMred) August 14, 2021
That Greenwood goal is bloody brilliant, his touch to set himself up as he’s at full speed and then the thumping finish.
He’s an unbelievable talent