Manchester United has unveiled their squad numbers for the upcoming season, and the absence of Mason Greenwood’s name is conspicuous.
Mason Greenwood has not been assigned a squad number by Manchester United as the club contemplates decisions regarding his future.
United disclosed their preliminary squad numbers for the approaching Premier League season, a day before the 2023–24 campaign commences and four days before the Red Devils’ first match against Wolves at home.
The roster is subject to modification upon the closure of the transfer window. United clarified that their new £73 million ($93 million) signing, Rasmus Hojlund, has not yet been allocated a number due to his ongoing recovery from injury.
Greenwood, who has been under suspension by United since January 2022, is not listed and is unmentioned in the announcement. However, the number 11 jersey he previously wore remains vacant.
The striker has been excluded from training and playing with United since January 2022, when he was questioned by police following concerning images and audio that surfaced on social media.
In October 2022, he faced charges of attempted rape, assault, and coercive and controlling behaviour. Nevertheless, all charges against him were dismissed by the Crown Prosecution Service in February 2023, citing the withdrawal of key witnesses and new evidence.
United are expected to make a decision about Greenwood’s future ahead of their opening match on Monday.
To sustain his fitness levels, Greenwood has been working with a personal trainer and was captured training in a Manchester park earlier this week.