Manchester United are set to face Fulham at Old Trafford on Sunday.
Caretaker head coach Michael Carrick has offered glowing praise for one United star ahead of the high-stakes Premier League showdown.
He said (via ManUtd.com): “Yeah, I’m a big fan of Mason. I think there’s so many good things to like about him, you know, his quality to start with, his attitude, his personality.
“I like Mason a lot and I think he’s an important player for this team and this club.”
Mount has featured in 17 Premier League matches this campaign, scoring three goals and already surpassing his goal tally from the previous two seasons.
Beyond the numbers, the England international has impressed with his relentless off-the-ball movement, aggressive pressing and willingness to play progressive passes.
His most eye-catching spell came earlier in the season when he linked up effectively with Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo in a fluid attacking trio.
Carrick is clearly a ‘big fan’ of Mount, and former manager Ruben Amorim was also quick to praise the midfielder whenever given the chance.
It is clear that Mount is one of the most positive, driven and professional characters in the United dressing room.
He consistently gives maximum effort every time he steps onto the pitch, regardless of his role.
With Patrick Dorgu sidelined through injury, the £55 million signing could now be handed a golden opportunity to reclaim a starting spot.
His main competition comes from Matheus Cunha, who has registered one goal and one assist from the bench in his last two appearances.
It now sets up an intriguing selection dilemma, with Carrick weighing up whether to trust Mount’s work rate or Cunha’s recent impact in the left-wing role.
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