Rúben Amorim has a perfect selection headache at his disposal as Mason Mount starts to look like the player Manchester United signed three summers ago.
Mason Mount has had a roller-coaster career, but there are signs that the England midfield might finally be turning things around. He had a great start to the month, scoring goals, providing some assists, and playing more regularly for the squad.
Since his move to Manchester United in 2023, things haven’t been so smooth. Injuries, inconsistent form and adapting to a new system have all slowed his momentum. Some critics even questioned if he could reach the same heights again.
Yet despite the setbacks, many supporters and analysts remain confident that his talent, mentality and drive are still intact and that the right conditions could spark a major turnaround. Recent reports suggest that Mount is impressing in training, showing the focus, intensity and determination that made him a star at Chelsea before United signed him for around £50 million in 2023.
Multiple reports have stated that United’s coaches are very impressed with his attitude, and pundits have suggested that he could be the X-factor United’s midfield has been missing.
Fans are optimistic as well, noting his sharp passing, pressing and movement during training sessions. Opinions are divided on how quickly he can regain top form, but if he translates this energy, he could be a key figure in Amorim’s setup.
Mount ready to shine under Amorim
A return to form would not only strengthen United – it could also boost Mount’s prospects with England and his chances of getting back into the International squad, given the form he has at Chelsea and the form he currently has for Man United.
This could be a huge boost for Man United as the club has struggled at times to find creativity and cohesion in midfield, and Mount’s vision, energy and versatility could fill that gap. Capable of linking defence and attack, breaking lines with intelligent passing and contributing goals from the midfield.
Under Amorim, his tactical awareness could be maximised, while lessons from Thomas Tuchel at Chelsea on positional discipline and creativity in tight spaces could help him quickly adapt and make an immediate impact.
If Mount can stay injury-free and regain consistent form, his resurgence could mark a turning point for Manchester United this season. From controlling the tempo of matches to creating goal-scoring opportunities and stabilising the midfield, his contribution could be the difference in key fixtures.
Mount’s England-potential form creates selection issue
Mount’s resurgence at club level could also have big implications for England. Tuchel has often relied on him for energy, creativity, and tactical intelligence, but injuries and inconsistent form have limited his impact.
A confident Mount at United could translate directly to stronger performances for the Three Lions, particularly in high-stakes international tournaments.
United have struggled with injuries and rotation this season, and having a midfielder capable of controlling games while pressing effectively could ease the burden on other key player who are also out injured or making their comeback from injury.
Fans are already imagining him linking up with Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro to unlock stubborn defences. Some even say his versatility could allow Erik ten Hag — or Rúben Amorim if hypothetically involved — to experiment with formations that make United more unpredictable and dangerous.
After the ups and downs, the best of Mount may still lie ahead, and Amorim will also be looking at how he can ensure he continues to utilise the player’s abilities while also thinking about Matheus Cunha; it’s almost a perfect problem to have both players at his disposal, considering the depth issues last campaign.
With AFCON around the corner, Bryan Mbeumo and Amad are both set to depart toward the end of December to play in the competition, which would leave Amorim with space to select both Mount and Cunha in his sides.
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