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Roberto De Zerbi excluded former Manchester United ahead Mason Greenwood from his beginning lineup in opposition to Paris Saint-Germain over the weekend.
Greenwood joined Olympique de Marseille from United in a everlasting deal price over £26 million final summer season. The 23-year-old took little time to search out his toes within the south of France, establishing himself because the Phocaeans’ most necessary attacker.
The Englishman has 15 targets and three assists in 26 Ligue 1 appearances and solely Ousmane Dembele has scored extra in France’s top-flight than the ex-United ahead this season.
Nonetheless, regardless of his unimaginable output, De Zerbi determined to bench Greenwood in opposition to PSG on Sunday.
He was additionally absent from the beginning lineup for final weekend’s defeat to RC Lens.
In opposition to PSG, Greenwood was launched within the remaining half-hour of the sport however he may do little to assist his facet, as they suffered a 3-1 defeat in Le Classique on the Parc des Princes.
Whereas explaining his controversial resolution, the Marseille boss handed Greenwood a warning over his health.
The Italian tactician mentioned after the loss (through The Mirror): “Mason is a vital participant for us. But when I’m not mistaken, at the beginning of the season Dembele wasn’t within the beginning 11. We want Mason, however he must be in good bodily situation. That’s crucial at this stage of the season.”
That is De Zerbi’s second warning to Greenwood, because the ex-Brighton and Hove Albion supervisor additionally raised issues over his physique earlier this marketing campaign.
Regardless of De Zerbi’s worries, Greenwood has attracted loads of curiosity together with his exploits in France.
Not too long ago, The Peoples Particular person relayed a report claiming Barcelona are exploring the potential for signing Greenwood.
Any improvement ought to pique the curiosity of United as they’ve a 50 p.c sell-on clause.
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