March 16th 2024.
Mason Mount, the talented midfielder, has had a slow start to his season with Manchester United as he has only started in seven games. Despite this, his coach, Erik ten Hag, is confident that Mount will become a key player for the team in the future. United signed Mount from Chelsea for a whopping £55 million last summer, with other top clubs like Arsenal and Liverpool also showing interest in the young Englishman.
The faith that United had in Mount was evident as they handed him the iconic no7 shirt upon his arrival. However, his first season with the club has been far from ideal, as he has been plagued with injuries. After starting in the first two games, Mount was sidelined due to a knock and only returned to the field in late September. He then went on to start in just five more games before being struck by yet another injury. Since the 1-0 win over Luton in November, Mount has not been able to feature in a single game for United. On top of that, he is yet to score a goal for his new club and has only managed to provide one assist.
But there is some good news for Mount and United fans, as the midfielder is set to make his long-awaited return to the field this Sunday. He is expected to be included in the squad for United's FA Cup quarter-final clash against Liverpool at Old Trafford. Ten Hag is eagerly awaiting Mount's return and is confident that he can make a significant impact for the team before the end of the season.
The coach expressed his belief in Mount, saying, "I'm convinced he'll be a key player. He just hasn't had the chance to prove it yet. But I have no doubt that he will be a great player for United." It has been a frustrating time for both Mount and the team, as they have been unable to utilize a player of his caliber in the midfield.
In addition to Mount's return, United also hope to have Rasmus Hojlund, Harry Maguire, and Aaron Wan-Bissaka available for the game against Liverpool. Unfortunately, Lisandro Martinez will not be able to play, but he could be back after the international break. Another player who is still out due to injury is Luke Shaw, along with Tyrell Malacia, who has not played at all this season.
The team is also making headlines for other reasons, such as paying off £120 million of debt with the help of Sir Jim Ratcliffe's cash injection. There are also reports that Newcastle will lower the fee for United to sign Dan Ashworth, but under one condition. Meanwhile, Sparta Prague's manager has claimed that Liverpool should not even be in the Europa League. And finally, there are talks about how Mount's move to Manchester United from Chelsea was not for football reasons.
Despite the challenges and setbacks faced by Mount and the team, there is still a lot of potential and hope for a successful season. As ten Hag puts it, "When he is fit and playing, he will get into that rhythm and contribute to a successful Manchester United." Fans can look forward to seeing Mount back in action and making a positive impact on the team.
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