Mason Mount has lost time to make up for at Manchester United.
The midfielder has only made 13 appearances for the Red Devils since his summer move from Chelsea.
He has been unavailable with a calf injury in recent months but returned to Erik ten Hag’s team as a substitute during the thrilling 4-3 FA Cup win against Liverpool last Sunday.
With Mount set to be a fresh option for United when they visit Brentford after the international break, we take a look at the England man’s troubled time at Old Trafford and what lays ahead for him.
Liverpool return
Mount took to social media to express his joy at returning to action, having played in the final 15 minutes of the extra-time victory over United’s fierce rivals from Merseyside.
He wrote: “This is what it means to be a part of this team! Can’t wait for the next one!”
Ten Hag will also be looking forward to having Mount available for more action before the end of the season, with a top-four finish and FA Cup glory still within reach.
Before the win against Jurgen Kiopp’s men, the Dutch boss spoke about Mount’s fitness issues since moving to Manchester and his hopes for him.
Ten Hag said: “I’m convinced he’ll be a key player.
“He didn’t have a chance to prove this point but he will be a very good player for Manchester United.
“It’s really unfortunate. It’s really disappointing for him but also for us when you have such a class player in your midfield and you can’t play him.
“He had three injuries as we all know, so he didn’t get a rhythm at any time.
“But I’m sure when he is fit and he plays he will get into that rhythm and he will contribute to a successful Manchester United.”
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Position shift
United struck a deal worth £60million to sign Mount, with the intention of playing him in a deeper role than had generally been the case at Chelsea.
Back in pre-season, Ten Hag spoke about how he had faith that this positional shift would work.
He said: “He wants to be more multifunctional. That’s the way I see football but it will not come overnight.
“There’s a process we have to go through but he’s very intelligent.
“He has the technical abilities, has also good vision on the ball. He knows how to deal with the ball.
“He has the dynamics, don’t forget that. He has the mentality.
“So, all the ingredients are there to do it.”
