Mason Greenwood scored twice for Marseille within the Champions League on Tuesday evening in a man-of-the-match show from the previous Manchester United man
Former Manchester United ahead Mason Greenwood was the star of the present for Marseille of their thrilling 3-2 victory over Belgian outfit Union Saint-Gilloise on Tuesday evening. The 24-year-old’s two targets within the Champions League took his season tally to 13 throughout all competitions.
His important contributions in Belgium secured Marseille’s third win in six Champions League outings, placing Roberto De Zerbi’s squad sixteenth within the desk earlier than Wednesday’s matches. After one other standout efficiency from Greenwood, who has scored 35 occasions in 56 video games for the French membership, the previous Brighton supervisor heaped reward on the attacker. However, he believes the striker can enhance his recreation.
“Yes, I believe he is probably the greatest strikers in Europe,” the Marseille supervisor advised RMC Sport. “But even he, once we’re main 3-1, must be taught to handle the ball, to not drive issues and to not lose possession.”
De Zerbi continued: “He’s an important participant, however in these moments, I believe he additionally wants to take the time to carry onto the ball slightly longer, to present us a bit extra respiration room, to be extra constant defensively, a minimum of by holding his place.” Here’s what the French press product of Greenwood’s show.
L’Equipe
French outlet L’Equipe hailed Greenwood as a part of a “formidable” Marseille attacking unit. Their match report famous the previous United expertise was “imperious when going through the opposing goalkeeper”.
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Playing alongside Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Timothy Weah in assault, it was Greenwood who stole the headlines as Marseille took a “important step” in the direction of progressing to the subsequent spherical. Summarising Greenwood’s efficiency, the match report described him as “dynamic, cellular, and decisive”.
Yet the French outfit did wrestle at occasions through the match. De Zerbi’s males fell behind early and endured a tense finale after Union SG pulled it again to 3-2 with 20 minutes left on the clock.
La Croix
La Croix’s match report emphasised the necessary nature of Marseille’s triumph. Having gained two of their three European fixtures at dwelling, the 3-2 end in Belgium marked their first away victory.
This important breakthrough was reportedly “led by the expertise of Mason Grenwood”. However, the publication acknowledged that De Zerbi’s squad had benefited from a “fragile” Union SG backline that “crumbled fairly shortly”.
Assessing Marseille’s efficiency, the match report concluded: “Still inconsistent, nonetheless fragile, nonetheless tough to learn, De Zerbi’s group is transferring ahead, a minimum of.”
La Provence
La Provence handed Greenwood an eight out of 10 of their participant rankings – the highest mark amongst all Marseille gamers. The publication highlighted the backheel that contributed to his group’s equaliser from Paixao.
Greenwood’s first objective, which put Marseille forward, was characterised as “a high quality run and a strong end”. However, the ahead obtained his best acclaim within the publication’s match report.
The report said that Greenwood was “seen as a messiah by OM followers” following his brace. His ability on the ball was described as leaving the Union SG “defence dancing”.
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