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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said Mason Greenwood has “learned a hard lesson” but defended the young man against accusations of a lack of professionalism.
Manchester United manager Solskjaer denied that 19-year-old Greenwood had been spoken to for poor discipline, specifically for being late for training sessions.
But the United manager admitted Greenwood knows he is now under more scrutiny than ever, after he was sent home from England in disgrace last month.
Greenwood and Phil Foden were fired from Gareth Southgate’s England team for breaking strict Covid-19 protocols by shoving two women into the team’s hotel in Iceland.
Solskjaer said: “I think Mason learned a hard lesson this summer, of course.
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“It is the reality that when you do well at Manchester United, you will be in the spotlight, good or bad.
“The more bad decisions, the more likely they are to follow you. When you play well, you just stay out of the limelight in that regard.
“But it’s never been a problem here in training, he trains really well and I really enjoy watching him develop. I’ve seen some former United players talk about him and they don’t know what they’re talking about.
“We have a great track record and tradition and track record of getting our players through. That means that you acquire good habits very early, we trust you, you can express yourself.
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“Mason has been through this program, has done it fantastic and is sure to keep going. He’s a very exciting guy to work with.
When asked if Greenwood, who has not appeared in United’s last two squads, had become a target with his off-field behavior, Solskjaer said: “I am not at all concerned that Mason will become a target.
“He’s a great guy to work with. He is never, never late for training. It’s never a problem when he’s in training ground.
“We have photographers outside the training field every day so they can see that he is on time every day. He has a good family behind him, a good training in the academy and he is a good coach. “
Solskjaer said Greenwood missed the victories against Newcastle and PSG because the striker was suffering from “a problem”.
However, yesterday the United manager said he hoped Greenwood, who is expected to start today, has recovered from his “illness”.
Solskjaer said: “Hopefully he has recovered from his illness and is ready for this weekend.”
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