August 8th 2024.
Mason Mount's transition to Old Trafford hasn't been smooth sailing. Despite his £60m move from Chelsea last summer, the attacking midfielder has struggled to make an impact for Manchester United. This has led to concerns about his playing time for the upcoming 2024-25 season, with United legend Paul Scholes issuing a stern warning to the young star.
Mount has had a difficult time with injuries, missing a significant number of matches due to a calf issue. He has managed to make 20 appearances for Erik ten Hag's side, but only 14 of those have been in the Premier League. However, Scholes believes that Mount's struggles go beyond physical setbacks and are instead due to the presence of Bruno Fernandes.
In a recent fan debate on The Overlap YouTube channel, Scholes expressed his frustration with United's midfield, calling it "f****** empty most of the time." He believes that the team is constantly being overrun in the middle of the pitch, and even mentioned that Casemiro's legs are starting to slow down. According to Scholes, Mount's introduction into the team was an attempt to address this issue, as ten Hag is known for his attacking style of play. However, the presence of both Mount and Fernandes in the same position quickly became unsustainable, and Mount's injury only made matters worse.
Scholes had previously made similar comments on the Webby and O'Neill YouTube channel in November 2023. He expressed his belief that Mount was signed as an attacking midfielder, but playing him alongside Fernandes upset the balance of the team and hindered their midfield movement. Scholes feels that the manager's original plan was to have the two players on the pitch together, but it simply hasn't been working out.
As Mount enters his second season at Old Trafford, it seems unlikely that he will see a significant increase in playing time. With Fernandes firmly established as the team's main playmaker, Mount will have to fight for his spot in the starting lineup. However, injuries and tactical adjustments could provide opportunities for the young star to prove himself and make a bigger impact for Manchester United. Only time will tell how his career at the club will unfold.
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