July 17th 2024.
Mason Mount's first season with Manchester United did not go as well as he had hoped. Despite signing for the club from Chelsea last summer, the England international failed to make a significant impact on the team. In fact, former Manchester United striker Louis Saha was shocked by the standard of Mount's performances and is unsure of what to expect from him in the upcoming season.
Unfortunately, Mount's first year with the Red Devils was plagued by injury, including a significant calf problem that kept him out for a large part of the season. Although he did make 20 appearances in all competitions, he only managed to score one goal and his performances were largely forgettable during a difficult campaign for Manchester United.
Saha expressed surprise at how little Mount seemed to contribute to the team, and he does not buy the excuse that other players, such as Bruno Fernandes, may have been playing in the same position as Mount. Saha believes that a player should have confidence in themselves to make an impact on the game, regardless of who else is on the field. He does not think that football is as complicated as some may make it out to be.
Looking ahead to the new season, Saha acknowledges that things can change quickly in football. A different team setup or a good pre-season can make a big difference for a player. However, he emphasizes that Mount is a player who is expected to shine, especially with the number seven jersey on his back. Saha hopes that Mount will play with courage, a smile on his face, and without fear. He believes that Mount may have played with fear in the previous season due to injuries and fitness issues, but he is hopeful that these are behind him now.
Mount is currently trying to impress manager Erik ten Hag during pre-season in the hopes of having a better campaign this time around. However, it did not start off on a good note as he was part of the team that lost 1-0 to Rosenborg on Monday. Ten Hag was not pleased with the team's performance and reminded them that results matter even in friendly matches.
As fans eagerly wait to see what the new season holds for Mount, it is clear that he will need to step up his game and make a bigger impact on the team if he wants to live up to the expectations set for him. Only time will tell if he can rise to the challenge and shine for Manchester United.
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