Mason Mount is set to be sidelined for four weeks for Man United after a poor start to his Old Trafford career.
Erik ten Hag will not have to ruminate over Manchester United's midfield this weekend. Christian Eriksen will come in for Mason Mount.
Still, Mount is unlikely to be missed, whatever the final score against Nottingham Forest. If United triumph, his absence will be cited as key. If they don't, then their midfield was already a muddle. It's lose-lose for Mount even if United win.United have still not exorcised the demons that have possessed the number seven. Mount failed to complete 90 minutes in either of his starts against Wolves and Tottenham and his pre-season was distinctly underwhelming.
United have to hope the 18-year-old is slightly ahead of schedule. Mainoo was accommodated in the same midfield as Mount and Casemiro against Real Madrid until he ended up as the collateral damage from a tackle by the former. Mount, of course, had entered the last year of his Chelsea contract. Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice both fetched nine-figure fees . So did Moises Caicedo.
United have purportedly prioritised character as much as quality with their recruits and Mount needs to show more. He is believed to be sensitive about upsetting Chelsea supporters. If that is truly the case then he should have stayed at Stamford Bridge.
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