In brief
After missing five months of action, Mason Mount made his comeback during Manchester United’s 1-0 loss to Nottingham Forest.
Mount displayed potential impact and brilliance despite having little playing time.
Supporters’ positive reactions show that they are optimistic about Mount’s role and potential impact.
This season, Mason Mount has only played 261 minutes in the Premier League. The English midfielder has had a challenging time since joining Manchester United for £55 million from Chelsea in 2023; any expectations of a comeback have been dashed by injuries and conditioning issues.
The 26-year-old made his first debut under Ruben Amorim in five months during United’s recent 1-0 loss to Nottingham Forest, replacing Joshua Zirkzee in the 78th minute. He trained well during the international break to earn a return, and he was also named on the bench against Leicester City but did not play.
Although most people outside of the United fan base may have forgotten about Mount, some fans have suggested that he might still play a part in the team after his brief 12-minute appearance on Tuesday night. He is making £250,000 a week to do that, after all.
Mason Mount’s Encouraging Performance in 1-0 Forest Loss
There were signs of his former brilliance at the City Ground
Mount’s performance at the City Ground was encouraging, even though his meagre efforts did little to prevent the Red Devils from suffering yet another road loss.
Although he only managed six touches during his 12-minute cameo, his performance had some positive aspects, as he showed a willingness to press all over the pitch and missed the goal just after entering the game. Below are his match statistics:
The Englishman was expected to provide energy in the middle of the park and act as the link between midfield and attack, which most Premier League fans can probably guess, but this was precisely the role that Mount flourished in during his Stamford Bridge heyday under Frank Lampard.
The Red Devils are pleading for a player who is willing to accept responsibility and put the pressure on themselves to lead the team back to its former glory in these depressing times, like Man United’s are right now. The eye test revealed a player who wanted to do everything he could to make a difference and was doing so rather well, even though the numbers don’t provide a strong argument for why Mount’s return was so positive.
Mount’s Comeback May Lead to Long-Term Salvation
He could see a significant boost in playing time over the coming months.
Mount’s return has received overwhelmingly good feedback from United fans as well, which is encouraging for the midfield player’s chances of playing more minutes before the season ends. One X user commented, “I’ve said a fit Mason Mount will make us a better team.” “An unfit Mason Mount couldn’t make us any worse going forward based on today!”
Another comment said: “We will undoubtedly be a better squad if Mason Mount is healthy for the remainder of the season. Another said, “It’s good to see Mason Mount back on the pitch. He’s just 100 times better at the 10 role than anyone who’s playing there right now.” The 3-4-3 configuration is one in which he may excel as a player. He did appear hesitant to participate in any 50/50 tasks, but that self-assurance should develop over time. A fourth, meanwhile, stated:
Mason Mount ties systems together and is an excellent football player. Not many players do it. For instance, Bernardo for City. A fantastic career has been hampered by injuries. He was excellent in the beginning of the season under Ten Hag.
🚨🚨🎙️| Ruben Amorim on Mason Mount:
"He has played in this system many times, especially at Chelsea, so I think it's a very good position for him." pic.twitter.com/SY3D3Nf9BE
— centredevils. (@centredevils) April 1, 2025
On X, another user commented: “It would be great if Mason Mount could simply give the club two months of conditioning so that Amad may return. Someone else summarised it this way: “Happy to see Mason Mount back, we have missed him a lot and now we can press as a team.” “Those two in the 10’s would be a big upgrade on the rubbish we had tonight,” the person said.
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