Five goals and an assist in three league games, Mason Greenwood did not miss his debut with Olympique de Marseille. Recruited this summer by the Marseille club, the former Manchester United striker nevertheless continues to divide, he who remains marked by the accusations of domestic violence made in January 2022 by his partner, before she withdrew her complaint a few months later. Exfiltrated from United, Mason Greenwood is still “persona non grata” in his country as well as in the national team.
Despite the performances of the English attacker, Lee Carsley has not considered calling him up to the England colours. Interim manager since the departure of Gareth Southgate, Carsley was asked about the subject. His answer was clear: ”
To be honest, Mason was not a player we could consider having, no. I know what he is doing (at Marseille), but a selection was not on the agenda. ” A response that had the merit of being direct.
Heading to Jamaica?
And according to the Dailymailif Mason Greenwood were to no longer be called up by the Three Lions, he could turn to another selection. Jamaican by his father, the OM player would interest Steve McClaren, new coach of the “Reggae Boyz”. The tactician thus declared last month, according to the media McAnuff Sports : ” I know the players. I met Mason and we had a little chat. »
While we wait to find out whether Mason Greenwood will choose to turn to the Jamaican selection in desperation, he remains fully focused and available for the moment with Marseille. The southern club will resume on September 14 after the international break, with the reception of Nice (5:00 p.m.), as part of the fourth day of Ligue 1.
