Mason Greenwood was welcomed back again to soccer yesterday with chants of ‘Greenwood die’ from travelling Osasuna supporters.
The shape of issues to come for the Manchester United striker as he tries to rebuild his career in Spain, or a just one-off in his first activity again right after 20 months in the shadows? Only time will inform but for Greenwood just becoming back again on the pitch will have been a welcome relief, with new club Getafe’s 3-2 earn an added bonus.
The chants rained down when he arrived on as a late substitute, forcing an 86th-moment corner from which Nemanja Maksimovic headed in the winner.
Getafe manager Jose Bordalas was delighted with the new signing’s debut but apologised publish-game for suggesting very last week that Greenwood had signed following becoming advised to do so by Authentic Madrid and England midfielder Jude Bellingham.
‘I’ve been instructed that it was not like that that he had nothing at all to do with it, so I apologise,’ mentioned Bordalas. ‘That’s what was told to me but Mason has joined us for other factors — since he was available to us and we had a good deal of curiosity in him.’
Osasuna admirers aimed a loud chant from Mason Greenwood as he warmed up for Getafe
The 21-year-old ahead came off the bench for his debut subsequent his financial loan move from Guy United
Greenwood received the corner that led to Getafe’s successful target in their 3-2 victory on Sunday
Ahead of the activity, Bordalas experienced been cautious about Greenwood, mirrored in his final decision to go away the Manchester United loanee out of his starting off line-up.
When a few adjustments were being created on the hour with the rating at 2-2, Bordalas forgotten the England gentleman. But when people variations failed to carry a winner for Getafe, Greenwood changed Juanmi Latasa in the 77th minute and compelled many corners. The next led to the winner.
Greenwood’s shot was charged down by Juan Cruz and, from the ensuing kick, Carles Alena crossed for Maksimovic to nod in the successful purpose. Questioned about Greenwood’s impact, Bordalas explained: ‘We have been pleasantly shocked. He made available us a ton going ahead.
‘We are currently being patient with him due to the fact he has not played for lots of months. Currently must have been a pretty exclusive day for him mainly because footballers want to engage in. We have witnessed the response from the supporters and from his group-mates. We have to be tranquil but his contribution was fantastic.’
Greenwood’s final match for United was in opposition to West Ham in January 2022, shortly before he was suspended by the club.
There had been much less than 10,000 admirers inside of the Madrid club’s Coliseum but Getafe followers have taken to Greenwood and roared their approval when his name was introduced right before the recreation and when he came on.
Getafe are considered by United as a club out of the spotlight where by he can rehabilitate, but significantly Bordalas’s group are getting focus and not just for Greenwood’s arrival.
This was their 2nd dwelling acquire of the year and they drew on the opening day in opposition to Barcelona.
Stefan Mitrovic had put them forward in the to start with 50 % yesterday only for Iker Munoz to equalise.
Jose Carmona put Getafe back in front right before a penalty received and transformed by Ante Budimir manufactured it 2-2. That was when Bordalas turned to Greenwood and his contribution served the Madrid minnows into the best fifty percent.
