As Fenerbahçe prepares to face Aston Villa away in the second week of the UEFA Champions League, manager İsmail Kartal's plan for the attacking line is becoming clear. Mason Greenwood is expected to be in the starting 11 for the yellow-navies in this challenging match.
It has been stated that the English footballer, who has made a significant scoring contribution to the team this season, will not be restricted to the wing against Aston Villa; instead, the goal is to disrupt the opponent's defense by utilizing him in various areas of the attack.
It is reported that while İsmail Kartal plans to start Greenwood on the right wing, he will grant the player freedom in various parts of the opponent's half during the game. Kartal's choice is expected to be influenced by an approach similar to the game plan implemented in the Champions League match against Roma.
The 25-year-old footballer, who joined Fenerbahçe during the summer transfer window, has had an effective start to the season in the yellow-navy jersey. Greenwood has recorded 6 goals and 4 assists in 14 official matches across all competitions.
The English player provided the assist for Archie Brown's goal in Fenerbahçe's first Champions League match against Roma. Greenwood's past performance against Aston Villa is also noteworthy. Having played in 6 official matches against Aston Villa during his time at Manchester United, the footballer scored 2 goals in those encounters.
Manchester United recorded 3 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss in the 6 matches against Aston Villa in which Greenwood played. Preparing to take the field in his home country once again, Greenwood is expected to be one of Fenerbahçe's most important assets in attack.
News Source: 12punto
