Mason Mount is reportedly determined to live up to expectations at Manchester United before an injury setback at the start of the season.
The Manchester Evening News reported in July that Mount was ready to stay. And prove himself despite being linked with a number of clubs. And being seen as a potential new signing after a difficult first campaign.
Several United officials believed Mount had struggled to make a clean start to last season due to injuries and believed this season would be the opportunity for him to show why the club signed him.
However, the midfielder suffered another setback last month after picking up another muscular injury. A source said Mount had been feeling “very fit” throughout the summer and confirmed he had spent 10 days in Portugal with a personal trainer before the start of pre-season at the ยูฟ่าเบท club.
After a disappointing first season in Manchester, Mount was keen to get in top shape for the 2024/25 campaign and spent the summer in Portugal.
That paid off in pre-season when Mount impressed. However, he picked up a muscular injury in the opening weeks of the campaign.
And he is expected to be back in action in early October. Mount started against Manchester City at Wembley in the Community Shield and in the first two Premier League games against Fulham and Brighton.
His pressing ability has been trust by Erik ten Hag in those games. And he has been a key part of the Dutch coach’s revamped pressing plan. Last season, United suffered an unprecedented number of injuries. Including a number of serious muscle problems. While the club’s medical department was upgraded under Ineos.
Mount admitted he was disappointed. With the injury and vowed to do everything. He could to return to full fitness to help the team again.