Featured Image Credit: Marseille
Topics: Aston Villa, Tyrone Mings, Mason Greenwood, Marseille, Roberto De Zerbi, Football
Marcus Chan
Topics: Aston Villa, Tyrone Mings, Mason Greenwood, Marseille, Roberto De Zerbi, Football
Tyrone Mings and Mason Greenwood were involved in a heated bust-up during Aston Villa's pre-season match against Marseille.
Unai Emery's men travelled to France on Saturday afternoon as they took on Ligue 1 side Marseille at the Stade Velodrome.
A goal from Greenwood, plus a brace by Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, sealed a 3-1 win for Roberto De Zerbi's side. John McGinn was the scorer for the visitors.
During the match, Greenwood was involved in a heated moment with Villa defender Mings.
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Former Manchester United man Greenwood had committed a foul on Amadou Onana, which prompted a reaction from the Belgian midfielder.
As the pair pushed and shoved each other, Mings arrived on the scene to move Greenwood away.
The Marseille man refused to back down as he and Mings went at it before being separated by teammates. You can watch the footage below.
Greenwood, 23, joined Marseille from United back in the summer of 2024, for a reported fee of €31.6 million.
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Since then, the Englishman has managed 22 goals in 36 appearances across all competitions.
Back in April, Marseille boss De Zerbi said he would like to turn Greenwood into a club legend.
He said: "Greenwood is a natural talent. All the credit goes to his mother and father. And I'm here to help him become more complete. When he needs a hug, a word of support, I gladly give it. And when I need to push him to give more, I have to do that too because that's my job.
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"I would especially like to help him be remembered, in this stadium and by these supporters, as one of the greatest players to have played here at the Vélodrome. There have been so many great players here, but I think Greenwood has the qualities to be remembered that way. And I'm trying to help him progress."