Before OM-Lens, Saturday evening during the 25th day of Ligue 1, Roberto de Zerbi Met Mason Greenwood in front of his responsibilities.
The OM season in Ligue 1 may have so far been a success, with a solid second place and the prospect of finding the Champions League, Roberto de Zerbi wants more. And do not hesitate to be known, even if it means offending the ego of its players. Before reception of Lens, Saturday evening during the 25the Day, the Olympian coach paid one of his best elements.
Author of 15 goals and 3 assists in 24 championship matches, Mason Greenwood has been one of the most prominent Phocaeans since the start of the exercise. Arrived on the Old Port last summer, the English winger (23 years old) did not take long to adapt to his new club and to this Marseille context still so special, where other recruits like Elye Wahi failed.
The sermbi outfit plus the Greenerwood
However, and although he scored against Nantes last Sunday (2-0), the Italian technician is not satisfied with his return. “We brought Greenwood close to the goal, with fewer defensive tasks. I wanted it here, he is the first player I called before I even signed at OM. No one has any esteem of him than me ”, He first recalled at a press conference.
“But I still expect more from him, what he does is not enough for ushe said, in remarks relayed by RMC Sport. If he wants to succeed in maintaining his expectations as a champion, he must be more constant in the matches, that he sacrifices himself more, that he is more decisive. »» A strong message from “RDZ”, which wants to sting with the life of Greenwood in the face of blood and gold.