Liverpool fell to defeat against Fenerbahce in the Champions League in midweek, where former Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood was on the scoresheet
Irfan Can Kahveci (17) and Mason Greenwood (11) of Fenerbahce celebrate a goal during the UEFA Champions League league phase week 4 football match between Fenerbahce and Liverpool
Mason Greenwood scored for Fenerbahce against Liverpool(Image: (Photo by Ali Atmaca/Anadolu via Getty Images))
A former Manchester United star has told his old team to bring Mason Greenwood back to the club, after the forward's performance for Fenerbahce against Liverpool in midweek.
The Turkish club came from behind twice to earn a historic result against the Reds in Istanbul, as the Englishman's opener from a free-kick, which deflected off Jeremy Jacquet, played a pivotal role in the result.
The 25-year-old finds himself at Fenerbahce after moving to the Turkish club in the summer, which is his second move in his post-Manchester United career.
Greenwood came through the ranks at Old Trafford, impressing through the academy and making his mark on the senior team when called upon. However, in 2022, the forward was arrested on suspicion of rape and sexual assault. He denied the allegations before the Crown Prosecution Service dropped all charges relating to him, stating that the withdrawal of key witnesses and new material in the case had played a role in the decision.
During the process, United suspended Greenwood while waiting to see how it would play out. Once the charges were dropped, an internal investigation took place to come to a final decision on his career at Old Trafford.
By August 2023, it was announced that the academy graduate would be leaving the club. A loan move to Getafe was facilitated that same summer, where he was a regular in La Liga, with 33 appearances to his name.
A permanent exit was then secured in 2024, as the forward joined French club Marseille, with a fee worth roughly $35 million paid. The 25-year-old scored 48 goals and assisted 17 in 81 appearances there, before Fenerbahce paid $50 million to sign him this summer in a move to improve its forward ranks.
Greenwood has hit the ground running since, scoring eight goals and picking up four assists in 19 appearances, which included a strike against Liverpool to match a threatening performance. In response, former Man United star Clayton Blackmore called for his return to Old Trafford on social media.
He stated: "Well done Mason Greenwood beating Liverpool. Come home to us please." It was a statement that wasn't met with particular enthusiasm from supporters of the club.
While Greenwood showed that he can compete against the Reds, the subject of a return to Man United seems highly unlikely to happen.
Mason Greenwood of Fenerbahce SK runs with the ball during the UEFA Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD4 match between Fenerbahce SK and Liverpool FC
Mason Greenwood featured for Fenerbahce against Liverpool(Image: (Photo by Ahmad Mora/Getty Images))
For Liverpool, there will be clear frustrations with just how easily the Englishman found it to threaten the backline during the game, with Andoni Iraola having to reflect on yet another defeat.
Jeremy Jacquet's error in the wall led to Greenwood's otherwise tame free-kick finding a gap and deflecting into the back of the net. It's the type of mistake that shone through on Wednesday, with the manager having to find a way to get his team looking solid once again.
While Greenwood may have shown that he can still threaten Premier League defences, Liverpool will take it as a warning to tighten up the backline before results turn too quickly.