Until recently, Mason Greenwood (23 years old) was among the essentials of Roberto de Zerbi. But after halftone performances (failed entry against Lens, absence of tenure against PSG), the English striker suffered a symbolic sidelining: relegated to training with young people last week. A sanction that has made teeth cringe, especially since the ex-Manchester United remains the top scorer in OM (15 goals).
The Greenwood surprise: Express return to the Commandery
While the team took advantage of four days of rest after the defeat at the Parc des Princes (3-1), Greenwood chose to shorten its holidays. As of Wednesday, accompanied by his father, he went to the Robert-Louis-Dreyfus training center to practice solo with a member of the staff. An unprecedented approach, praised publicly by De Zerbi, but which hides a less glorious reality: its recent performances have disappointed, and the club doubts its involvement.
Greenwood burns its latest cartridges in Marseille
Sanction yesterday, initiative today: the paradox
A week ago, Greenwood suffered the humiliation of training with the hopes. Today, his early return is perceived as an attempt to buy his credibility. But the discomfort persists: why this sudden zeal? Some see it as an awareness, others a calculation to relaunch his career.
The Italian coach, at war to qualify OM in C1, remains shared. “His gesture shows that he wants to fight”,
Do we slip into the entourage of the club. However, doubts about its regularity and its state of mind (“not up to expectations”) remain. Confidence is not yet restored.
OM at the foot of the wall
With 2 defeats in 3 games, OM needs to find its best greenwood. Her initiative, if she is sincere, could relaunch the machine … or dig tensions. In the event of a new disappointment, the club will not hesitate to consider its departure this summer.
One thing is certain: in Marseille, we have not finished talking about him.
