Mason Greenwood’s comeback might potentially disturb the Manchester United squad while Ten Hag faces a massive challenge.
Crown Prosecution Service has withdrawn all allegations against Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood, allowing him to resume training at Carrington.
Regarding Mason Greenwood, Erik ten Hag is confronted with the most difficult conundrum of his tenure at Manchester United.
Greenwood has been given the go-ahead to restart his career following the dismissal of all charges.
And the shocking news means that despite everything that has been said, published, and alleged about the England and United striker, Greenwood has done nothing wrong in the eyes of the law.
He has a deal with United through 2025 earning an estimated £4 million per season.
However, he will not return to the club until an immediate internal inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the claims made against Greenwood has been completed.
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United continued to pay Greenwood during the police inquiry and ensuing court process, despite suspending him.
He remained on the United squad list, but it appears United are in no hurry to enable Greenwood to return to training so he can reacquaint himself with his teammates, coaching staff, and, of course, his new boss.
However, the situation is far more intricate than this, and will put Ten Hag’s judgment to the ultimate test.
Before he assumed command, Greenwood was arrested on allegations of attempted rape, coercive behavior, and assault resulting in ABH, which have since been dropped. Ten Hag inherited this issue.
And the latest development will have caught the Dutchman by surprise.
Because the idea of Greenwood’s return to training might potentially disrupt the pleasant vibe Ten Hag has created within the squad.
Shortly after Greenwood’s arrest and subsequent indictment, several United stars distanced themselves from him on social media.
As was the case with a number of Greenwood’s sponsors, such as the sporting powerhouse Nike, a number of players did not wish to be linked with him.
Ten Hag will have been briefed on all aspects of the entire episode and will not wish to jeopardize what has been a successful first season as United manager.
It is believed that Ten Hag has not encountered Greenwood since becoming leadership in June, and he must now evaluate the repercussions of his return.
United is currently the only team in English football with a realistic chance of winning four trophies this season.
Then there is the fact that Greenwood has not kicked a ball in anger for over a year, and United will be eager to see what effect that has had on a player who once had the footballing world at his feet.
When the time comes, club executives will have to spend weeks evaluating and monitoring the physical and emotional health of a person who is now at risk of becoming a wealthy misfit.
The most absurd aspect of this circumstance is that Ten Hag is keen to acquire a world-class No. 9.
Before all of this transpired, Greenwood had already demonstrated his exceptional potential.
However, this is not equivalent to welcome back a player who has been out for a year due to injury.
Greenwood has the legal right to return to his place of employment, but he remains a person who tarnished United’s name and character while not being proven guilty of a crime.
It seems improbable that Greenwood will wear the famed red shirt again this season or ever.
United might decide to sell Greenwood in the summer and move forward with plans to pursue Harry Kane if someone is willing to take on a player who has been out for a year and is still making nearly £100,000 per week.
Perhaps Greenwood will seek a new beginning elsewhere. It will be fascinating to see what transpires over the next few months.
However, there is one thing we know for sure: Ten Hag must make some enormous decisions, and he must do so well.
