Mason Mount has already impressed Manchester United fans with his sharp performances in the pre-season, and former United midfielder Jesper Blomqvist is hopeful that the midfielder can stay injury-free this season.
Former Manchester United midfielder Jesper Blomqvist has praised Mason Mount's recent performances, highlighting the midfielder's ability to play both offensively and defensively. Blomqvist, who played for Manchester United from 2003 to 2007, was impressed by Mount's tenacious display in a 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid in Sweden on Saturday.
Mount, who has started only 25 Premier League games across three seasons, played in a deeper role alongside summer signing Andrey Santos. He created three chances and won four ground duels during the game. Blomqvist believes that head coach Michael Carrick will have been pleased with the performances of his midfielders this summer.
Blomqvist praised Mount's sharpness, saying: "He played for 90 minutes and looked really sharp which is really, really positive." He also highlighted Mount's ability to avoid injuries, saying: "I think he really just needs to carry on the way he’s going and avoid injuries to get the momentum going for him."
Mount's impressive performance has been noted by many, and Blomqvist is not the only one who is optimistic about the midfielder's future at Manchester United. However, the competition for places in the central midfield will be fierce when the other players return from injury.
Blomqvist believes that the players who have played 90 minutes in the pre-season, like Mount, are in good shape and ready to take their game to the next level. He said: "It’s good that some have played 90 minutes, some have played 70 minutes – that means they are in good shape and ready to go to the next level."
The competition for places in the central midfield will be intense, and it remains to be seen how the likes of Mount and Andrey Santos will fare in the upcoming season. With Michael Carrick at the helm, Manchester United fans will be eagerly awaiting the start of the Premier League season to see how the team performs.
Manchester United is set to face a tough schedule in the upcoming season, and the team will need all the firepower they can get. With Mason Mount already making a strong impression, fans will be hoping that he can stay injury-free and continue to contribute to the team's success.
Source: Yahoo Sports