“He’s just exceptional,” Marseille head coach Roberto De Zerbi at a loss for words as Mason Greenwood scores STUNNING brace in Ligue 1 debut

Marseille manager Roberto De Zerbi praised new forward Mason Greenwood after his impressive Ligue 1 debut, scoring twice in a 5-1 win.

“He’s just exceptional,” Marseille head coach Roberto De Zerbi at a loss for words as Mason Greenwood scores STUNNING brace in Ligue 1 debut

Roberto De Zerbi (R) praised Mason Greenwood (L) on his debut for Marseille. (via Goal)

Marseille manager Roberto De Zerbi was full of praise for newly signed forward Mason Greenwood after his stunning Ligue 1 debut. The former Manchester United outcast scored twice in a 5-1 victory over Stade Brestois.

It was a strong start for the young winger, who joined from Manchester United this summer for a €31.6 million transfer fee. Mason Greenwood‘s signing, was however, opposed by fans and the Marseille city mayor, owing to his 2022 arrest and later acquittal in a s*xual assault case. Initially suspended by the club, he spent the previous season on loan at Getafe, where he finished with ten goals and six assists.

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Despite controversy, Marseille’s new manager Roberto De Zerbi, trusted Greenwood’s abilities. The youngster paid back with a stellar debut performance. Following the match, the ex-Brighton manager expressed hope that the forward’s strong showing would quiet the media controversy surrounding him. Moreover, he highlighted the Englishman’s exceptional talents, adding that he would be a key player for the team this season. 

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He's just exceptional. He's a great player and it shows. I'm happy to see him score to end all the controversy in the media.
Roberto De Zerbi on new Marseille signing Mason Greenwood (via Daily Mail)

However, De Zerbi faced backlash for his remarks, with critics calling them insensitive. Greenwood, on the other hand, is eager to prove himself after a challenging period at Manchester United.

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Mason Greenwood praised for his demeanor after passing up hat-trick opportunity in his Marseille debut

Former Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood received praise on social media for passing up a hat-trick opportunity in his debut for Marseille. Despite his behavior on the pitch, the 22-year-old is still facing backlash following his recent transfer.

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Mason Greenwood made a brilliant start to life at Marseille, scoring a brace on his debut Ligue 1 match. (via Daily Star)

Greenwood scored twice in the first half of their 5-1 victory over Brest. In a surprising show of sportsmanship, he gave up the opportunity to complete a hat-trick. He offered his teammate, Elye Wahi to score the penalty instead. Meanwhile, Luis Henrique scored a brace as well, to round up the match.

Meanwhile, Greenwood is expected to make a significant impact in the French league. Some pundits and fans are predicting that the English forward could finish the season as the league’s top goal-scorer.

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