Revealed: Why Mason Greenwood has irritated Roberto De Zerbi and could be benched again by 'increasingly impatient' Marseille boss

Greenwood was not in the starting XI for Marseille's 1-0 loss to Lens on Saturday, but he did come on in the second half. However, the 23-year-old may be among the substitutes again next time out as RMC Sport claim De Zerbi, his staff, and club figureheads are growing tired of his 'nonchalance,' 'attitude' and 'lack of effort'.

Greenwood is by far and away Marseille's top scorer with 15 goals in Ligue 1 this season, more than double Luis Henrique's tally (seven). But the fact that De Zerbi is willing to drop him again shows the Italian wants more from the ex-Manchester United star, who joined the French giants last summer. It remains to be seen how Greenwood will respond to this, especially amid eye-catching transfer links elsewhere.

The report adds that there is a 'huge gap' between Greenwood's contribution during Marseille games and his potential. De Zerbi's decision to bench him is said to be a desire to 'prick his pride', with Marseille set to be very attentive to how he responds to this development.

Second-placed Marseille are away to Ligue 1 leaders Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday. Many will eagerly await whether or not Greenwood still start in that crucial clash.