Premier League 2019/20: Manchester United vs Leicester City, three players to watch out for

Daniel James.
Daniel James.

#2 Mason Greenwood

Mason Greenwood.
Mason Greenwood.

With both Anthony Martial and Jesse Lingard injured for the game against Leicester City, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer might be forced to hand Mason Greenwood his first start of the season. The 17-year-old wonder-boy has been impressive coming off the bench on the previous four occasions this season and Manchester United fans are desperate to see more of the young striker who has been drawing comparisons with the great Premier League striker Robin van Persie in the way he plays.

Solskjaer has always been full of praise of the England U-21 striker and feels that the youngster possesses the skills to transform into a world-class player.

Greenwood has drawn comparisons with Robin Van Persie.
Greenwood has drawn comparisons with Robin Van Persie.

If Greenwood does start for the Red Devils against Leicester City, he is expected to play on the right side of the front three as the 17-year-old is more than comfortable cutting inside on his left foot to either cross or take a shot at the opposition goal.

Leicester City are more likely to take the game to Manchester United, which will leave Greenwood with acres of space behind the left-back to exploit, especially when Leicester City lose the ball higher up the field. With his ability and pace at his disposal, the 17-year-old forward will be a handful for the opposition and might end up being the match-winner for the Red Devils against Leicester City.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

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Edited by S Chowdhury