Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has praised Mason Mount after his standout display against Atletico Madrid.
The Red Devils produced another encouraging pre-season performance, coming from behind to defeat Atletico Madrid 2-1 in Stockholm.
United fell behind inside the opening five minutes, but a sensational second-half brace from Bryan Mbeumo completed an impressive comeback.
While Shea Lacey once again grabbed plenty of attention, it was Mason Mount who arguably produced the most complete performance on the pitch.
Mount later shared a photo from the victory on Instagram, where Fernandes responded with a simple but powerful message: “Class Bro.”
The 27-year-old started alongside Andrey Santos in the number eight role for the third consecutive pre-season match.
Mount arrived at Old Trafford from Chelsea in the summer of 2023 for an initial fee of £55 million.
Despite having only one year remaining on his Chelsea contract, United were determined to secure his signature immediately.
His first three seasons in Manchester were repeatedly disrupted by injuries, preventing him from building any real momentum.
Many clubs would have considered cutting their losses, but INEOS recognised the quality he consistently displays whenever he is fully fit.
One of his finest moments against Atletico came early in the first half when he drifted into space before delivering a dangerous cross to the far post for Luke Shaw.
His composure under pressure repeatedly allowed him to escape two or three markers, creating valuable numerical superiority in attacking areas.
Mount also covered enormous distances throughout the contest.
He even wore the captain’s armband during the second half, highlighting the trust that Carrick already places in him.
It was equally encouraging to see Fernandes following the match closely and publicly applauding his teammate despite still enjoying his extended post-World Cup break.
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