Monday evening, during the show L’After on RMC, Daniel Riolo expressed harsh criticism of Mason Greenwood after his team's victory against Nantes. The journalist did not hesitate to highlight the exceptional talent of the English striker while denouncing his lack of involvement on the pitch, particularly during the match against PSG.
“Greenwood, what he does against Nantes, when he touches the ball, you have to be blind not to see that this guy has international class”declared Daniel Riolo. According to him, Greenwood has rare technical qualities, particularly in his controls, his strikes and his ability to shift around the field. For Riolo, the young English striker shows high level gestures at OM, which places him well above the average player playing in Ligue 1.
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Mason Greenwood: an above average talent
However, the criticism of Daniel Riolo doesn't stop at the technical aspect of Greenwood. The journalist also highlighted a major flaw in the attacker's game: his lack of involvement on the pitch, particularly against Paris Saint-Germain. “He doesn't do enough on the pitch, he can't do so little! » said Riolo, referring to Greenwood's attitude during the OM – PSG meeting. According to him, such a lack of intensity is « inadmissible »especially against opponents of this caliber.
Laziness and lack of commitment: faults that hold Greenwood back
For Riolo, this lack of involvement could be attributed to “laziness” from Greenwood. This type of attitude, he believes, cannot be tolerated at the highest level, especially in Ligue 1 where the pace and intensity of matches are often sustained. Comparing the young Englishman to players from other Ligue 1 teams such as PSG or Monaco, Riolo claims that only a few exceptional talents show comparable quality of play, but with much greater involvement.
Conclusion: A promising future for Greenwood, but progress to be made
Despite harsh criticism of his lack of intensity, Daniel Riolo did not question Mason Greenwood's raw potential. The latter has an undeniable talent which, if properly exploited, could propel him to the highest level of world football. However, to achieve this, he will have to correct his attitude on the pitch and show consistency and investment commensurate with his technical abilities. For now, the challenge is to turn that potential into consistent, impressive performances in every game.
