De Zerbi makes surprising Greenwood claim: ‘No matter the name’ | OneFootball

Mason Greenwood has scored 16 goals in 27 appearances at Marseille this season, but Italian coach Roberto De Zerbi reveals he expects ‘more’ from the versatile English striker.

Greenwood was linked with moves to Juventus and Lazio last summer, but he eventually joined Ligue 1 side Marseille, coached by De Zerbi.

Greenwood has 16 goals and three assists in 27 appearances across all competitions this term, but his Italian coach still wants more.

De Zerbi makes surprising Greenwood claim: ‘No matter the name’

GETAFE, SPAIN – MARCH 02: Juventus linked Mason Greenwood of Getafe CF looks on during the warmup in the LaLiga EA Sports match between Getafe CF and UD Las Palmas at Coliseum Alfonso Perez on March 02, 2024 in Getafe, Spain. (Photo by Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Images)

“I expect more from him. He has to do more because what he is showing right now is not enough,” de Zerbi said via Marca.

“If he wants to achieve his dream of becoming a champion, he has to be more consistent, sacrifice more, and be more determined.”

De Zerbi left Greenwood on the bench in the latest Ligue 1 game against RC Lens. Marseille suffered a 1-0 home loss but remain second in the table, 18 points leaders PSG, their next opponent.

“He [Greenwood] is too inconsistent, like the waves,” concluded De Zerbi.

“That is something I don’t like. If someone trains poorly, they won’t play, no matter what their name is.”