Former Manchester United forward Dimitar Berbatov provided his analysis of Mason Mount and his struggling start to the United's career Former Manchester United forward Dimitar Berbatov assessed the struggling start of Mason Mount in the United jersey. The 24-year-old currently sidelines himself with an injury, awaiting a report of the tests to assess its duration
Mount played the first two Premier League games of the current season for the Red Devils. However, the England international suffered an injury during the second game in a 2-0 loss against Tottenham Hotspur in August.
The Englishman failed to create substantial threats for the Red Devils despite his team dominating the possession. Furthermore, Timo Livramento went through Mount effortlessly, embarrassing the midfielder as he assisted for Newcastle's first goal.
Speaking to Betfair (h/t DAZN), Berbatov talked about Mount's struggle to fit into the system Ten Hag has employed. He said:
"It looks like he doesn't know how to fit into that system. He looks a bit lost. He was bought for big money, which brings big expectations, but not only that, his stress levels will be high. It's not working out, so now is the opportunity to stay concentrated and just be in the game and start to show the quality you showed at Chelsea."
United signed Mount for an initial PS55m with PS5m addons from Chelsea during the summer. Ten Hag prioritized the Englishman as he perfectly fits the midfielder's profile required by the Dutchman.
Ten Hag deployed Mount in a deeper midfield role contrary to his usual past role as an attacker at Chelsea. However, the 24-year-old has struggled to make an impact in the new role and even at advanced roles at United.
Mason Mount picked up an injury as tests took place today in order to understand for how long he won't be available.
Mount, determined to work hard and return as soon as possible after unfortunate beginning of the season. pic.twitter.com/yhfSZvwkVy
- Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) November 24, 2023 Mount has fallen down the pecking order, playing as a substitute in the few games before the November international break. The United boss deployed a rigid 4-2-4 formation and preferred Christian Eriksen and Scott McTominay in the double-pivot midfield role. United captain Bruno Fernandes occupies the advanced midfield role and he is the primary playmaker for the team.
More Manchester United News An injury to Eriksen could have opened up an opportunity for Mount, but unfortunately, the Englishman finds himself sidelined due to his own injury. A club of United's stature cannot wait for the 24-year-old to redeem his career given that he arrived as a priority signing. Mount needs to prove his worth before United decide to look at other avenues in the future transfer windows.