The Italian has greatly encouraged the attacker since his arrival in the French team last summer and he clearly places great hopes in him. The coach also wants him to be inspired by elite players like Kylian Mbappé and Raphinha.
From Zerbi Place Greenwood to challenge
The 23-year-old made a superb first season with Marseille in 2024-25, scoring 22 goals and delivering six assists in 36 appearances. The former coach of Brighton, of Zerbi, has fully confidence in the former Manchester United player, but believes that he must improve his pressing to reach the level of Mbappé (Real Madrid), Raphinha (Barcelona) and Ousmane Dembélé (Paris Saint-Germain).
What De Zerbi said about Greenwood
He said, via RMC Sport: “I expect from him that he becomes a full player, like the greatest players in Europe. Yesterday, I saw an extract from Newcastle against Barcelona. I saw Raphinha, who pressed everyone for the last 20 minutes, with an incredible determination. I also see Kylian Mbappé in Madrid, who pressed everyone, and Ousmane Dembélé in Paris also last year, we remember it. I would like to help him because it helps Marseille in general. I would like him to become a full player, a team player. This is my work, it is not only an individual work. The collective, it is improved by improving individuals. ”
Despite its excellent season in the colors of the French club, this did not prevent Zerbi from criticizing Greenwood last season, questioning his attitude and his involvement. But the former Sassuolo coach is clearly convinced that his strategy is the best to bring it out fully. He seemed imperturbable during the 2-1 defeat of Greenwood Marseille against Mbappé Real in the Champions League in the midst of week.
The former English international will have to be at the best of its form when the Marseille of de Zerbi, seventh in Ligue 1, will receive the PSG, champion of France in title and current leader of the championship, Sunday evening.
