De Zerbi expressed his relief that Mason Greenwood scored twice in Marseille's opening match, stating, "I am happy that he scored. It will calm the controversies that surrounded his arrival." He emphasized the unique talent Greenwood possesses, framing it as an opportunity for redemption.
Regarding the backlash from fans and city officials, De Zerbi acknowledged the controversies, saying, "Marseille's decision to sign Greenwood this summer led to an online backlash from their fans, while the city's mayor warned that signing Greenwood would go against the values of OM."
De Zerbi described his strong support for Greenwood, stating, "I [told him] that when a player becomes my player, I'm the first to pin him to the wall when he makes a mistake, but towards the outside world, I will always defend him as I would defend my son."
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