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MASON GREENWOOD has become the first Marseille player to score four goals in a single Ligue 1 match since 1991 – yet he still received a harsh wake-up call from his manager.
The 24-year-old was the standout performer in a dominant 6-2 victory against Le Havre for the French club.
Mason Greenwood scores four goals in Marseille’s 6-2 win over Le HavreCredit: Getty
Ballon d’Or winner Jean-Pierre Papin was the last Marseille player to score four goals in one gameCredit: Offside Sports
The former Manchester United striker is the first Marseille player in 34 years to accomplish the feat of scoring four goals in a single match.
Ballon d’Or winner Jean-Pierre Papin was the last to achieve this remarkable milestone.
Greenwood also became the highest-scoring Englishman in Ligue 1 history, tying with English legend Glenn Hoddle on 27 goals.
Despite the impressive performance that put Marseille at the top of the league, coach Roberto De Zerbi believes Greenwood has the potential to elevate his game even further.
After the match, the 46-year-old shared with reporters: “It’s true that Mason can achieve more.”
“He has consistently scored a lot of goals and has never missed a training session. However, there is still room for improvement.”
In his last ten appearances, Greenwood has netted seven goals and provided four assists across all competitions.
De Zerbi went on to draw comparisons between Greenwood and two of the top current French footballers.
He added: “If he wants to become a top player, he needs to improve his movement off the ball.”
“I’ve seen [Kylian] Mbappe and [Ousmane] Dembele pressing effectively without the ball, and Greenwood needs to adopt that approach as well.”
The striker – who faced serious allegations of attempted rape, assault, and coercive control in January 2022 – was transferred last summer to in a deal that earned his former club Manchester United £23.3 million.
Greenwood was released by United following pressure from domestic abuse advocates when the in February 2023.
Roberto De Zerbi believes Greenwood has room for improvement to be one of the best players in the worldCredit: Getty
What record did Mason Greenwood achieve in Ligue 1?
Mason Greenwood became the first Marseille player to score four goals in a single Ligue 1 match since 1991.
How has Greenwood performed recently?
In his last ten appearances, Greenwood has scored seven goals and provided four assists across all competitions.
What did Roberto De Zerbi say about Greenwood's performance?
Roberto De Zerbi acknowledged Greenwood's talent but emphasized that he has room for improvement, particularly in his off-the-ball movement.
