Marseille supervisor Roberto De Zerbi has made barely tone-deaf feedback about former Manchester United ahead Mason Greenwood after his spectacular begin to life with the Ligue 1 membership.
Greenwood left Man Utd for Marseille this summer season, and scored twice in his debut look within the French prime flight, incomes massive reward from De Zerbi.
The Italian tactician can also be a brand new addition to OM, having left Brighton on the finish of final season for this new chapter, and it appears he’s actually glad to be working with Greenwood.
Talking about Greenwood after yesterday’s sport, De Zerbi said that he hoped the 22-year-old’s efficiency would finish the controversy within the media surrounding the participant, which is probably a little bit of an insensitive approach to speak concerning the very severe allegations that have been made towards him throughout his time at United.
As beforehand reported by BBC Sport, Greenwood was arrested on costs of tried rape and assault, although these costs have been later dropped.
This led to Greenwood being suspended by United and ultimately offered, so it appears barely tone-deaf of De Zerbi to easily check with this as one thing as superficial as media controversy.
As quoted by the Mail, the Marseille boss mentioned: “He’s simply distinctive. He’s an excellent participant and it reveals.
“I’m glad to see him rating to finish all of the controversy within the media.”
Will probably be fascinating to see how Greenwood’s profession progresses from right here, however there’ll nonetheless absolutely be Marseille followers who aren’t too glad that this signing went forward.
The Mayor of Marseille, Benoit Payan additionally notably spoke out towards the signing amid a backlash and fan petitions on the time.
De Zerbi clearly appears glad to work with Greenwood, although, but it surely’s going to be an fascinating problem for him to deal with this difficulty sensitively within the media.
