Roberto De Zerbi (Marseille)
September 2025
With 24 goals in 40 games for OM, Greenwood has been praised by De Zerbi, but was told greatness requires consistent off-ball work. The coach cites Mbappé and Dembélé’s pressing as the standard Greenwood must match to become a “great top player.” Expect Marseille to demand higher defensive intensity and pressing triggers from Greenwood—closing passing lanes, tracking full-backs, and counter-pressing after turnovers—while keeping his finishing and link play central. The message: talent’s there; elite status needs relentless work without the ball.