Revealed: Why Mason Greenwood takes penalties with his 'weaker' right foot as Man Utd loanee scores latest spot-kick for Getafe in 3-0 win over Sevilla
Mason Greenwood has explained why he takes penalties with his weaker foot after scoring from the spot for Getafe on Saturday afternoon.
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- Greenwood scores penalty for Getafe
- Spot-kick taken with right-foot
- Forward explained why he takes it with right
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ToggleWHAT HAPPENED?
Greenwood, 22, has revealed he has always taken penalties with his right-foot after missing a spot-kick, taken with his preferred left-foot, for the Manchester United U13 team against their fierce rivals Manchester City.
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WHAT GREENWOOD SAID
Speaking back in 2019, Greenwood explained why he takes penalties with his weaker right foot. "I prefer my left foot, just about, to my right foot," he said. "Actually, it happened when I was in the Under-13s. I missed with my left foot against City when I was struggling in a game and ever since I've just gone with the right foot."
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
Greenwood played a key role in Getafe's recent 3-0 win against Sevilla on Saturday, with the United loanee setting up Jaime Mata in the 37th minute, before scoring his penalty in the 80th minute to round off the dominant win. The former England international is enjoying a successful return to first team action after departing Old Trafford, with three goals and four assists in La Liga this season.
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WHAT NEXT FOR GREENWOOD?
Greenwood and his team-mates will now face a quick turnaround before facing Diego Simeone's Atletico Madrid side on Tuesday evening, as they look to record a fourth win in a row across all competitions.
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