‘A star in the making’: Mason Greenwood backed by former Manchester United striker Andy Cole
The 19-year-old is experiencing a tough period for both club and country
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Your support makes all the difference.Andy Cole has urged people to stop “hounding” Mason Greenwood and “judge him on his football”.
The Manchester United teenager has been struggling for form this season after coping with injuries and encountering problems off the pitch while on international duty with England.
But despite just two goals in 12 games in all competitions for United, Cole is adamant Greenwood is a “star in the making” and should be given time to develop.
“He’s a star in the making. If he gets his head right then he’s definitely a star in the making. One hundred per cent," Cole told the Mirror. “I’m hoping he will come through this.
"What’s really upset me through this situation is I’m not sure why everyone keeps hounding him the way they do. He’s a baby. If you don’t make mistakes when you’re a baby, when do you make your mistakes?
“Now judge him on his football because if we’re judging him as an 18-year-old boy against what the average 18-year-old gets up to then we’ll see what they all get up to.
“They’ve left Foden alone, but let’s continue to hammer Greenwood. It’s just not right. He’s got so much to his game, he can go both sides, he can score goals and do everything. I’m sure that he can come through this.”
Phil Foden was also banished from the Three Lions squad alongside Greenwood, but the Manchester City midfielder is back with Gareth Southgate’s team this week, whereas the United striker is not.
Instead, Greenwood, who missed the victory over Everton through illness, is tasked with working on his game with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer back at United.
Greenwood will hope to be given another chance after the restart with United facing West Brom on Saturday.
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