Mason Mount has been backed to enhance on a disappointing first season at Manchester United by Dimitar Berbatov, who feels the midfielder must take extra dangers in his play.
Mount joined the Pink Devils from Chelsea in a £60million transfer final yr however didn’t make an influence in his first marketing campaign at Outdated Trafford, which was marred by accidents and inconsistency.
He solely made 14 Premier League appearances in 2023-24, being restricted to 5 begins and simply 513 minutes as United completed a disappointing eighth within the Premier League.
Mount solely managed one aim involvement in these matches – a aim in a 1-1 draw at Brentford in March – and created simply six possibilities.
Berbatov, who received two Premier League titles, the EFL Cup and the Membership World Cup with United between 2008 and 2012, expects extra of the midfielder this marketing campaign.
“The primary season was disappointing for him and one thing to neglect. However he can be taught from that and what he can be taught is to get higher,” he mentioned in an interview with Futbin.
“In case you give him the chance he has to exit and provides one of the best he can. He didn’t handle to do this final season, sadly.
“However the expertise and the standard are there. All people noticed what he did at Chelsea, however he didn’t produce it at United.”
Berbatov does really feel Mount wants to point out higher self-confidence if he’s to nail down a spot in Erik ten Hag’s crew, including: “My solely want for him is to get by the thought that he’s new and that he doesn’t need to take duty.
“It’s his second season now and he must have a very good season. That is the second to make or break, so he has to go on the market and be courageous.
“Take some possibilities and dangers. He has the standard, so don’t be afraid, Mason.”
