Today, we examine how Manchester United’s new £55m signing Mason Mount will fit into the team and his potential impact on this Manchester United side.
On 29th June 2023, Manchester United agreed a deal for the signing of Mason Mount from Chelsea for a reported £55m + potential £5m in add-ons related to appearances and success. It was a relatively prolonged saga and was received positively by most of Manchester United fans. There were several concerns around the fees due to his contract set to be run out in 2024 but the general consensus was that it is a good deal for both parties.
So, how will he fare in Manchester United? Short answer, we think he will be a significant piece who will bring closer to Erik Ten Hag’s vision of football at Manchester United. He will likely play in a midfield three consisting of Bruno and Casemiro, to bridge the two and become a focal point of the team’s pressing game.
A. Positional Fit
Last season, the two mainstays in Manchester United’s midfield three were Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes. The third position was occupied by either Eriksen or Fred or someone else and was always been a weak link identified by other teams throughout the season. This position requires someone who could do a little bit of everything and who can connect with defense and attack with great ease. We think Mason Mount fits into Manchester United first-team at this position perfectly and we will be able to see a fully developed Erik Ten Hag’s version of midfield next season.
B. Character Fit
Mount was a leader at Chelsea and was loved and admired by all managers who had managed him at Chelsea. That was a great indicator of his character. His willingness and ability to play several roles in different parts of the pitch made him the first name of the team sheet for Chelsea managers. The fact that he’s already good friends with Luke Shaw as well as alongside other international team mates in Harry Maguire, Rashford and Sancho make him a great addition to this Manchester United squad.
C. Skills Fit
As we described above, Mount can do a bit of everything, above average – from passing, scoring, defensive actions, etc. But where he really shined and consistently ranked on top is his off-the-ball movements. His positional abilities and pressing movements are what made him such an effective dynamic midfielder. He’ll set up pressing traps to defenders, be the focal point of the counter press and win the ball in the attacking third. On top of this, his high passing and scoring statistics mean he will be a magnificent addition to this Manchester United squad for the years to come.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Mason Mount is a great addition to Manchester United. Although not a priority position from the supporters’ point of view (priorities being a sweeper keeper and a true number 9), Mason Mount will be pivotal in transforming this Manchester United team into what Erik Ten Hag has envisioned.
Manchester United’s 2023 Potential Line Up with Mason Mount
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