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City are fourth in the Women’s Super League, 12 points adrift of defending champions Chelsea, but are still competing in three cup competitions.
Speaking to BBC Sport, Greenwood said: “I had to digest it – I was obviously quite shocked when I was first told as it wasn’t something I expected.
“Ultimately the decision was made and we have to respect the decision and trust the decision.”
Taylor succeeded Nick Cushing in May 2020 and led City to two major honours – but Cushing has now returned as interim boss.
The club said in a statement when announcing Taylor’s departure that it “prides itself” in competing at the top of the WSL and qualifying for European competition but “unfortunately, results this season have so far not reached this high standard”.
Greenwood said she was not told any more about why the club made the decision but “for positive reasons, they want to move forward with Nick so we have to come together and trust that decision”.
She added: “My role as captain is to bring the team together and make sure the focus remains the same – which is on the final on Saturday and the run of games we’ve got coming up. I was shocked by the news, of course.
“I think the focus quickly shifted to what’s next, what is important to the team and that’s the final on Saturday.”
City face Chelsea in Saturday’s League Cup final (12:15 GMT kick-off), which is live on BBC One, in a run of four back-to-back games against the Blues.
They will then play Sonia Bompastor’s side twice in their two-legged Champions League quarter-final, with a WSL meeting in between.
Taylor had been a controversial figure, with several players speaking out publicly about their experiences during his time in charge, including England goalkeeper Ellie Roebuck describing her relationship with him as “fractured”.
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