Erik ten Hag has backed midfielder Mason Mount to be a ‘excellent participant’ for Manchester United when absolutely match.
A 36-time England worldwide, Mount swapped Chelsea for Man Utd in a £55m transfer (per BBC Sport) final summer season however missed massive chunks of the 2023/24 marketing campaign with a calf harm.
Mount was restricted to twenty appearances throughout all competitions, together with solely 14 within the Premier League — scoring as soon as — and taking part in only a minute within the FA Cup remaining in opposition to Manchester Metropolis.
The midfielder’s struggles resulted in him lacking out on the England squad that went all the best way to the ultimate of Euro 2024, whereas he was met with a stage of disappointment from Manchester United supporters.
Ten Hag backs Mount to succeed at Previous Trafford
Promisingly for Man Utd, Mount has already clocked up 90 minutes throughout two pre-season matches this summer season.
The 25-year-old has been in high-quality type, too, creating 4 possibilities mixed throughout video games in opposition to Rosenborg and Rangers, offering an help within the latter.
And Ten Hag believes Mount might return to type and reemerge as a key participant for Man Utd this season if he stays match.
The Dutchman advised reporters (by way of BBC Sport): “I don’t decide Mason as a result of he was injured, however when he’s match he will likely be an excellent participant. You want sure sorts in a squad. He can play in several positions and I’m certain he’ll assist the group.”
Subsequent up for the Pink Devils this pre-season is a conflict in opposition to rivals Arsenal in California on Sunday at 1am (UK time).
