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Mason Greenwood's 'very present' father praised for positive impact he's having on his Marseille career as Roberto De Zerbi challenges ex-Man Utd striker to 'reach another level'

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<p>The Italian coach has encouraged the English forward to continue to perform and improve even more as a footballer. His <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/mason-greenwood-matches-chelsea-legend-didier-drogba-fast-start-marseille-ex-man-utd-forward-fails-find-target-angers-win/blt9a86320f549ca9a6" target="_blank">start to life in south France had been lauded</a> and he has scored 14 goals in 23 matches this season, but Greenwood's <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/mason-greenwood-annoys-me-roberto-de-zerbi-frustration-marseille-area-not-specialist/blt2b742d5b4a8ffcb6" target="_blank">form and influence in games has dipped in recent weeks</a>. De Zerbi insists this is merely a blip in form and has backed the attacker to turn his form around, in part thanks to the influence of his father.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>As per <a href="https://www.getfootballnewsfrance.com/2025/he-cant-rest-on-his-laurels-roberto-de-zerbi-on-mason-greenwoods-recent-form/" target="_blank"><em>Get French Football News</em></a>, De Zerbi said: "He’s doing a good job, he shouldn’t rest on his laurels but should be striving for more.</p><p>“He has both technical and moral qualities, he’s a smart lad. I speak to him every other day so we can always try and get the best out of him. He has the luck of having a very present father. He knows it. I talk with his dad every other day and we try to really help him progress and reach another level.”</p>

WHAT DE ZERBI SAID

<p>Greenwood's form has caught the eye of a number of clubs across Europe and, despite only being his debut season with the club, is already being linked with a move away from Marseille. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/liverpool-mason-greenwood-marseille-transfer-asking-price-revealed/bltb751933b953995b8#cs5f75029499e4d329" target="_blank">Liverpool have emerged as shock candidates for his signature</a> as they consider strengthening their attacking options, although whether they choose to make an offer for a <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/no-mason-greenwood-man-utd-players-return-pre-season-erik-ten-hag-open-having-him-back-squad/bltca263cc6305061e6" target="_blank">Manchester United exile</a> remains to be seen. The likes of Juventus, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid have<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/juventus-atletico-madrid-mason-greenwood-competition-new-runner-joins-transfer-race-man-utd-owned-forward/blt545268035b7a4302" target="_blank"> tracked his availability previously</a>.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Marseille have reportedly slapped a mammoth €75 million (£62m) price tag on the forward in a bid to ward off any potential suitors. The French club play on Sunday against Nantes and will look to strengthen their position in the Champions League qualification spots.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR GREENWOOD?

Mason Greenwood's 'very present' father praised for positive impact he's having on his Marseille career as Roberto De Zerbi challenges ex-Man Utd striker to 'reach another level' | Goal.com

Marseille boss Roberto De Zerbi has praised Mason Greenwood&apos;s father for his part in the ex-Manchester United forward&apos;s strong form at the French club.

Mason Greenwood&apos;s &apos;very present&apos; father praised for positive impact he&apos;s having on his Marseille career as Roberto De Zerbi challenges ex-Man Utd striker to &apos;reach another level&apos;

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