Europa League 2019-20: 3 youngsters Solskjaer should consider for Manchester United's game against Partizan Belgrade

Modified Nov 07, 2019 13:29 GMT

Solskjaer could use both Mason Greenwood and Brandon Williams against Partizan

#1 Mason Greenwood

Mason Greenwood deserves to start against Partizan Belgrade

Despite the fact that Manchester United have struggled with striker issues since the start of the season, Solskjaer has been careful not to put undue pressure on teenage sensation Mason Greenwood. However, the youngster has still been an ever-present figure in United's campaign this term.

Even though the Englishman is just 18 years old, he has already appeared in eight Premier League games this season - albeit from the bench each time. Greenwood did get first-team opportunities in the Carabao Cup as well as the Europa League, and made the most of them too.

He scored the winner against AZ Alkmaar in the Europa League, before finding the net again against Rochdale in the Carabao Cup. Two goals from three starts is a fantastic return, and Greenwood certainly deserves to lead the line against Partizan on Thursday.

With Solskjaer’s offense appearing lackluster against Bournemouth on Saturday, the Norwegian needs some fresh legs in the final third. Greenwood, with his speed, techinical abilities and eye for goal, could be just the right player to inspire the Red Devils into the knockout stages.

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