–
Journalist
Graduated from School of Journalism in Paris. Specializing in football, and more particularly on the transfer window. Fan of PSG and Stade Français.
Scorer again on Sunday evening against FC Nantes, Mason Greenwood has already scored 7 goals in 10 Ligue 1 matches in the Marseille club jersey. A big achievement which allows him to be the second attacker to reach this mark so quickly with OM, just behind a certain… Mario Balotelli!
Recruited from Manchester United for €30M during the last market summer, Mason Greenwood quickly established himself as the new spearhead of the Marseille attack. Despite all the controversy surrounding his transfer, linked to accusations of domestic violence to which he was subjected in the past, the English striker has proven his sporting value since he has already scored 7 goals in 10 Ligue 1 matches, thus positioning second in the ranking of scorers behind Bradley Stagger (8 achievements).
Greenwood does almost as well as Balotelli
And these shattering beginnings of Mason Greenwood are making their mark in the history of OM. According to OptaJeanan organization specializing in sports statistics, Mason Greenwood has just become the second striker to achieve such rapid prolific performance in the Marseille jersey in the 21st century. With his 7 goals in 10 matches, he ranks just behind Mario Balotelliwho also had a thunderous debut at theABOUT with 7 goals scored in 9 matches. The absolute record.
Nice rebound after PSG
Greenwood has just regained his confidence with his goal scored Sunday evening at Nantes (2-1 victory), he who had experienced an ordeal a week earlier against the PSG (0-3) since Roberto DeZerbi had released it during the break: “ I was surprised by Greenwood last week because he didn't play well, he didn't play up to his standards. He is a committed player who gives everything. He is a very strong player and who makes the difference with OM », indicated the Italian coach in a post-match press conference on Sunday. Adrien Rabiot also ensured the defense of his teammate in the mixed zone in Nantes: “Ilots of potential. What he needs to do is keep this pace and avoid lackluster matches like last Sunday. He has what it takes to score and make assists “. And the same story goes for Neal Maupaythe scorer of theABOUT : « Greenwood’s qualities? He has so many. He is fast, he has both feet, he is technically strong in one-on-one situations. It was a complicated match for him last week. He went out, but he showed his professionalism. He was keen to have a big match, and there you have it, when he's like that, he makes a difference on the side. He is a key player for us “. The message got through…
