Mason Mount has been at Manchester United for almost three years, but there is a feeling among fans that they’ve yet to see the best of him.
In July 2023, Mason Mount joined Manchester United in a deal worth £55 million.
Mount has shown flashes of quality and was admired by Erik ten Hag and Ruben Amorim; however, recurring injuries have held him back.
Perhaps the biggest moment for Mount as a United player was coming on as a substitute when the Red Devils beat Man City in the 2024 FA Cup final.
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Mason Mount reacts to criticism of his Man Utd form
After inheriting the iconic No.7 shirt, Mount was plagued with calf and hamstring injuries and managed just 20 appearances in his debut campaign.
Mount struggled to find a fixed role in Amorim’s 3-4-2-1 system, but he was played as one of the two No.10s at times. He suffered injuries again and missed more football as a result.
Under Michael Carrick, Mount recently had a two-month injury layoff, but he is back for the Premier League run-in.
In an interview with the Manchester Evening News, Mount was asked about his form and how many United fans feel they’ve not seen the best of him in a red shirt.
“I think it’s fair,” Mount said.
“I haven’t been able to kind of get that rhythm with the injuries and the setbacks. I’m in a really good position now to kick on.
“I know it’s the end of the season, but it’s so good to be back with the squad. Once we finish these games, then it’s straight away focus on next season and how I can improve going into that one and really be a part.”
Speaking about his form this season, Mount added: “I think if I look back at this season, yes, I’ve had injuries and I’ve missed games, but nowhere near as much as the season before or my first season. It’s definitely been a step in the right direction.
“Of course, as a player, first of all, I want to be available, and if I’m not and that’s taken away from me, it’s really tough to deal with.
“Being able to be back with the lads and being available, it’s the best thing ever because I’ve been on the other side where you’re stuck, and you’re not involved, or you are watching from the stands. It makes you just really appreciate being back on the pitch.
“The lads have been playing very, very well. Obviously, we’re in a great position now after the Brentford game to really kick on and get Champions League again, so yeah, it’s really exciting times.”
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Mason Mount reveals Premier League goal
Mount knows what it takes to win major trophies.
Winning the FA Cup at United, Mount lifted the Champions League trophy during his time at Chelsea.
Mount has set winning the Premier League as his ultimate career goal, and believes he can achieve such a feat at Old Trafford.
“I think we have the quality to,” Mount added.
“I have a goal of winning the Premier League. Obviously, I’ve won the Champions League already, but can we do that? Yes, I think we can as a group. We have to have that kind of mentality.
“It may seem a little bit far away, but you have to have that mentality to really push yourself as a group. We’ve shown what we can do against the big teams already; Man City, Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal, you know.
“We’ve already shown that this season, so we definitely can do it. It’s about now doing it on a bigger stage in the Champions League and doing it more consistently in the Premier League. Hopefully, be a massive part of that moving forward next season. Yeah, it’s a goal: I want to win the Premier League.”
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