Man United: Greenwood scores STUNNING strike for U18s
Manchester United boss Solskjaer gave Greenwood his debut earlier this season, with the 17-year-old coming off the bench in their 3-1 victory over PSG in the Champions League.
Injuries have prevented the teenager from featuring more but, in the Red Devils’ final Premier League game of the season, he has been called on to lead the line.
Manchester United have gone strong for the Cardiff showdown and Greenwood lines up alongside Marcus Rashford and Jesse Lingard in attack.
And Solskjaer has now explained the decision, saying: “I think so we have been waiting to play Mason.
Man Utd boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has picked Mason Greenwood for Cardiff (Image: GETTY)
Man Utd star Mason Greenwood warming up before Cardiff clash (Image: GETTY)
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“And there’s the Carabao and FA Cups, it’s realistic for us to challenge for them.
"The league? Of course we want to challenge but it’s also realistic to say we’re challenging the best teams in the world.
“We’ve got two in the Champions League final, two in Europa League final and City will probably win the league.
"With us, that’s six who look at themselves as trophy hunters and winners.
"Also there's progress in the team and the club that we need to look at. Our supporters know football and know teams go in cycles. Now it’s the start of a new team and new era."