Manchester United midfielder Mason Mount has told reporters he feels "brilliant" as he and his team-mates press on with preparations for the new Premier League season. The 27-year-old featured in United’s 5-0 pre-season victory over Rosenborg in Trondheim and signalled his intent to be fully ready for the campaign ahead.
Fitness and minutes under scrutiny
Mount, who moved to United in 2023 from Chelsea, has struggled for consistency in playing time since his arrival. Across three seasons at Old Trafford he has made 72 appearances in all competitions — spread unevenly over his first three years at the club — and has been affected by injury interruptions.
| Season | Appearances |
|---|---|
| First season at United | 20 |
| Second season | 27 |
| Third season | 25 |
Before joining United, Mount was a regular at Chelsea and enjoyed periods of sustained form — notably winning the club’s player of the season award in 2020/21 and again the next year. At international level he has won 36 England caps, though he has not added to that tally since 2022.
Role, expectations and set-piece hopes
United paid about £55 million to bring Mount to the club, attracted by his creative qualities and perceived threat from dead-ball situations. Those goal returns have not yet matched early expectations in Manchester, but those inside the club continue to trust his value: managers have repeatedly backed him when fit, and his versatility across midfield remains an asset.
"It's good to win as well. That's the most important thing."
Speaking after the Trondheim match, Mount reflected on the value of match practice against opponents who were mid-season sharp, and on his developing partnership with new signing Andrey Santos — a player he has observed since Santos emerged at Chelsea.
- Fitness focus: Mount aims to be in top condition for the season start.
- Playing time: Injury record has limited consistent appearances at United.
- Squad role: Versatility keeps him in managers’ plans despite mixed goal returns.
For Manchester fans keeping a close eye on United’s midfield, Mount’s physical condition over the coming weeks will be watched closely. Pre-season results provide temporary reassurance, but translating that into sustained minutes once competitive fixtures begin will be the true test of progress.
