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Mason Mount has signed for Manchester United, but 60 million pounds is a lot for a player who doesn’t seem to perfectly replace any member of the Man Utd squad.
Does he play as a 10? Bruno Fernandes has that position locked down.
Could he play as an 8? He’s no Christian Eriksen.
Can he even play on the wing? Rashford might have something to say about that.
So why does Jon Mackenzie think Mason Mount is actually ideal for Manchester United?
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32 Comments
Man united running cover 2 man 😂
Well he's not actually going to fail and badly for a fact he will be one of worst players in the squad
This is going to age like fine milk
🐍 🐍
@tifo – Please ask mr goal post to check his facts. Mount said in November – "I like to think I'm a traditional midfielder even though I can play a number of roles for the team," said Mount, speaking back in November. "I've always said that I'm best as a No.8 and I've played there ever since I was a young kid.
I CANNOT BELIEVE CHELSEA. SOLD MASON MOUNT TO UNITED. SPECIALLY AFTER…. SIMILAR LESSONS LEARNED BY LETTING THEIR OWN ACADEMY PLAYERS GO LIKE :
1) LUKAKU
2) KDB
3) SALAH
Unless united are planning to replicate the 3 at the back formation, this transfer is a bust. He's not creative enough to be a 10, not defensively sound enough to be an 8. Great presser, horrible at tracking back. The only position he (and havertz) fit in are those inside forward ones that Tuchel used to play (which he did for good reason). Midfield 3 of casemiro, bruno, mount will struggle MASSIVELY in transitions and once the opposition break their press.
Idc what ya'll say. He's not worth 60m & isn't worthy of the no.7
"Be sure he fit inn " 60 000 000 is still 20 000 000 less then the fridge him self Harry maguire 😅
I think he missed the detail that bruno is very efficient at the 8 role and played there a few times last season so a set up of mount 10 and bruno 8 could also be expected
Tifo July 2024: ‘Why Mason Mount was never a good fit for United’
Not worth 55 mil
You’ve picked Dalot in your best 11. Over AWB. Agenda much.
what software do you guys use to show the pitch and the players??
Yeet or be yeeted 🤪
He’d be great in combination with Mason Greenwood. Suppose it needs a test of whether redemption is possible in top level football first.
What is the app you guys use to show the pitch? I want to use it for my intramural team lol
No question the quality and fit are bang on… but £60m for someone who has 1yr left on his contract & is desperate to come?
It was similar with Casemiro – Madrid were desperate to recoup some money & had too many midfielders after buying Tchouameni & Camavinga. Utd also paid double what Anthony was worth.
Consistent theme!
8 months later: Why Mason Mount flopped at Manchester United
Honestly I think it's Bruno who gets shifted deeper into midfield and Mount occupying the attacking midfield role or even the right wing role in the tighter games.
Because he is a massive bellend?
Eriksen was turned from a number 10 into a number 8. Mount, who is even more physical could potentially do the same.
the explainer looks like mount a bit
Gretchen, stop trying to make 'Upside' happen. It's not going to happen.
Also, great video.
We seriously need to add Kane and a CB to our team for our team to be complete
our best 11 is garnacho lw rash striker even tho hes not a striker, Martial is that bad now and injury prone
Going to be one of the 8’s in a 433 no doubt
Ten Hag: gets his player
Fans: HE’S A FLOP
Mason Mount do u know that by wearing the No7 jearsy at United is hard work to keep ur place in tht sqaud?
And Richard Arnold thought, "he's young, he plays for England, and Chelsea are having a desperate fire sale – plus he'd be great for engagement on socials."
Cutting edge sports journalism is taking nearly 20 minutes to say: this guy is good because he can play in a few different positions…
I had to zoom to check the green blocks for Martial.