“We shouldn’t be too strict. We knew enough that we hadn’t played like the players in a formation and lineup like this. The first half was fine, we scored some great goals. We had two other great opportunities as well. Juan Mata and Ahmad. Should have also scored. It should have been 3-0 or 2-0, but there was a mistake. There were risks including conceding. In the second half, it could have ended 4-4. Anthony Elanga faced the goalkeeper 1-1 Another good opportunity, the opposing team also had quite a few chances. It was a bit fickle in the second half, but I still believe it was the right decision to give some of the younger players a chance to play. Tom Heaton made his Manchester United debut. Also, for many of the more experienced players, getting game time is important.
Praise for Greenwood
“He gave Juan Mata a chance as well as a beautiful goal. It was great. He’s a great talent and he can shoot with either right or left foot. There was a continuum like Fred’s scoring on Sunday. You have to develop physically, but technically you are old. He’s a great player for him. My job is to develop him and make him an athlete, and that’s how he can become a regular for Manchester United.”
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