The honeymoon between Mehdi Benatia and Mason Greenwood is over

Europe 30 January 2026 at 06:29

Mahdi Zakaria LAZRI

News Editor

The atmosphere has reportedly become tense around Olympique de Marseille following the heavy defeat against Club Brugge in the Champions League. That European night seems to have acted as a wake-up call, exposing not just sporting weaknesses but also a deeper sense of unease within the squad.

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Internally, there are growing questions about man-management. The relationship between Mehdi Benatia and Mason Greenwood appears to be strained, a byproduct of high expectations and performances deemed inadequate on the continental stage.

In this delicate context, Roberto De Zerbi will need to quickly restore team unity, especially with a Coupe de France round of 16 clash against Stade Rennais looming—a fixture already being seen as a potential turning point.

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