Ten Hag Confident Mount Will Shine at Man Utd

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has reaffirmed his faith in summer signing Mason Mount, insisting the England international will become a pivotal player for the club once he regains full fitness.

Mount, who joined from Chelsea in a high-profile move last summer, has endured a frustrating start to life at Old Trafford due to a series of injuries that have disrupted his rhythm. However, with the 24-year-old now back in training, Ten Hag believes it is only a matter of time before Mount showcases his true qualities.

“I’m convinced he will be,” Ten Hag stated when asked about Mount’s motivation to become a key player for the Red Devils. “He didn’t have a chance to prove this point, but he will be a very good player for Manchester United.”

The Dutchman expressed sympathy for Mount’s situation, acknowledging the challenges posed by the midfielder’s injury setbacks. “It’s really unfortunate, it’s really disappointing for him but also for us when you have such a class player in your middle, and you can’t play him.”

Despite his lack of consistent game time, Ten Hag remains confident that once Mount regains full fitness and finds his rhythm, he will contribute significantly to Manchester United’s success.

“He had three injuries as we all know, so he didn’t any time get in a rhythm,” the boss explained. “But I’m sure when he is fit and he plays he will get into that rhythm and he will contribute to a successful Manchester United, I’m sure.”

Mount’s arrival at Old Trafford was met with great fanfare, with the versatile midfielder handed the iconic number 7 shirt previously worn by club legends such as Cristiano Ronaldo, David Beckham, and Eric Cantona. However, his debut campaign has been plagued by injury woes, limiting him to just 14 appearances across all competitions.

As Manchester United enter the final stretch of the season, with 10 Premier League games remaining and potentially two more in the FA Cup, Ten Hag will be hopeful that Mount can put his injury troubles behind him and live up to his billing as one of England’s brightest talents.

The Red Devils’ pursuit of silverware this season could hinge on the contributions of their star-studded squad, and a fully-fit Mason Mount would undoubtedly bolster their chances of success.

Ten Hag’s unwavering belief in the former Chelsea man’s abilities suggests that, once he regains his rhythm, Mount could yet play a pivotal role in Manchester United’s quest for glory.