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Ex-Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood’s work ethic has reportedly left his Olympique de Marseille teammates, including Adrien Rabiot, frustrated.
Greenwood needed little time to establish himself as Marseille’s most potent attacker after moving to the south of France last summer from United in a deal worth £26.6million.
The 23-year-old has scored 15 goals in the Ligue 1 this season — second only to Paris Saint-Germain talisman Ousmane Dembélé.
However, the Englishman has lost his way in France at a similar pace and is not even a guaranteed starter under Roberto De Zerbi at the moment.
Last month, The Peoples Person relayed a report claiming Greenwood was involved in a heated exchange with his manager, who was not satisfied with his attitude in training.
The ex-Brighton & Hove Albion boss dropped the United academy product to the bench against RC Lens and then PSG before the international break.
Greenwood returned to the starting lineup against Reims but failed to make any difference, as the Phocaeans succumbed to their fourth defeat in five league matches.
According to La Provence (via Foot 01), Marseille’s management and coach “expect more from him. So do his teammates.”
A source close to the Marseille players insisted: “His teammates are tired of waiting for the stroke of genius. They’re making the effort and they need to see him put on his overalls.”
In particular, the Marseille number 10 attracted Rabiot’s wrath against Reims last weekend.
It is suggested that the French midfielder was “targeting” Greenwood and his “nonchalance”.
The situation has put his future at Marseille in doubt as the Ligue 1 outfit have no intention of keeping players who are not keen on working hard, irrespective of their immense skill sets in possession.
If Greenwood is shown the exit door, United would be handed a significant financial boost in the summer as the club’s hierarchy included a 50 percent sell-on clause into their agreement with Marseille.
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