Erik ten Hag has backed Mason Mount to show his critics improper after a formidable pre-season with Manchester United.
United signed Mount from Chelsea for a big £60m price final summer time however are but to see the very best of the 25-year-old, who was restricted to only 5 Premier League begins due to a collection of damage points.
Pre-season was form to Mount, who made 5 appearances and actually caught the attention, together with his performances in wins over Rangers and Liverpool leaving followers excited for the longer term with a wholesome model of the midfielder of their ranks.
Supervisor Ten Hag was equally as excited by Mount’s performances, admitting: “We all know he is a high-class participant and simply bringing his expertise in.
“Final season, he had a really dangerous season, a really robust season for him due to all his accidents, so now we’re more than happy he had an excellent pre-season.
“I’m certain he’ll now, from this level on, be contributing to the group if he stays match. That counts for each participant.”
The primary problem for Mount as he seeks to keep up his spectacular type comes on Saturday as United head to Wembley to battle Manchester Metropolis within the Neighborhood Defend.
Health points imply Mount is more likely to play a big position in opposition to Metropolis. United are with out Leny Yoro and Rasmus Hojlund, whereas Ten Hag confirmed the defensive group of Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw, Victor Lindelof and Aaron Wan-Bissaka are all uncertain for the fixture.
Mount performed only one minute on the finish of the FA Cup victory over Pep Guardiola’s aspect final season however, now firing on all cylinders, the 25-year-old is more likely to be among the many first names on the group sheet.
