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Hungry for sport, he grew up to the sound of Formula 1 engines and the exploits of Ronaldinho. Today, with a Master’s degree in sports journalism, he no longer misses an F1 Grand Prix or a PSG match, his two passions and specialties.
OM’s flagship recruit, Mason Greenwood has had an excellent start to the season. However, Roberto De Zerbi would consider placing his player back in the center. And for good reason, the Marseille staff believe that the Englishman’s defensive withdrawals are not sharp enough, which could disrupt the balance of the team. Enough to recall the situation of Kylian Mbappé in recent seasons.
This summer, theABOUT decided to hit hard in the transfer window by recruiting no less than 12 new players. Among them, Mason Greenwood, who landed for €25 million, excluding bonuses, from Manchester United is probably the one that has caused the most talk. And for good reason, the English winger is at the heart of a lively controversy after the accusations of domestic violence to which he was the subject. But on the ground, Greenwood responds so far.
Greenwood’s defensive withdrawals challenge OM
Nevertheless, the staff of theABOUT noticed a flaw in the game Mason Greenwood which is reminiscent of the numerous debates on Kylian Mbappé last season with the PSG. Indeed, according to information from THE TEAM, Roberto De Zerbi has repeatedly noted that the English winger’s defensive replacements were too intermittent, which poses a problem for his team’s squad.
Towards a change of position?
This is the reason why Mason Greenwood had for example been replaced as center forward during the second half againstOL. Therefore, as Kylian Mbappénumber 10 of theABOUT could have a future in the axis. His qualities could notably allow him to play in support of the attacker. A position where defensive work is less intense than in the corridors.
