Greenwood began his career at Marseille by scoring twice in a 5-1 win over Brest in the opening game of the Ligue 1 season. The former Manchester United striker wasted no time in making his mark, scoring his first goal just three minutes into the game. Twenty-seven minutes later, Greenwood doubled the lead, silencing the critics and demonstrating the undeniable talent that had made him a rising star in English football.
Despite the controversy surrounding Greenwood’s arrival, including protests from fans and opposition from Marseille’s mayor, De Zerbi has remained firm in his belief that Greenwood could be a key player for the club. And the Italian has once again backed the player in front of the media.
A big margin
Asked about Greenwood’s room for improvement, De Zerbi told reporters: “How far can Mason Greenwood go with me? I don’t know. He has to keep training the way he’s been training. Mason Greenwood is a serious lad and we’re all happy with him as a player and as a person. He’s got a lot of room for improvement.
The former Brighton manager added: “Greenwood is just exceptional. He’s a great player and it shows. I’m happy to see him score to end all the controversy in the media. “Greenwood is set to make his home debut at the Stade Vélodrome against Stade de Reims on Sunday.
