Man United once again disappointed when losing to Crystal Palace at home. Anyway, what Mason Mount showed is really encouraging.

Mount came back strong and impressive to show the image that Ten Hag and Red Devils fans expected when signing. The Three Lions star’s tireless passing ability and intensity in midfield play a key role in the system the Dutch strategist wants to operate.

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A look at Mount’s stats on SofaScore shows just how good he is. Mount played 77 minutes in the match before being substituted for Christian Eriksen. It was a move that many fans disagreed with Ten Hag because he was Man United’s most prominent player.

The former Chelsea midfielder had 69 touches of the ball, with a passing accuracy rate of 93%. This number is very impressive because he played high in midfield, and one of his passes even created a chance for his teammates. Mount also had 2/2 accurate long passes. And if he was luckier, he could have scored a goal for the Red Devils with a close-range header.

Mount was also extremely impressive in other aspects as he won 12/16 duels in midfield, making 7 tackles. His playing intensity was almost continuous, helping Man United win back the ball and control the game well.

In a match where his two partners, Casemiro, showed signs of exhaustion and Bruno Fernandes faded, Mount stood out and showed why Ten Hag recruited him first in the summer of 2023 and gave him the shirt. 7 myths. Since arriving at Old Trafford, Mount has faced criticism due to his high transfer fee. However, through each match, he silenced everyone.

Man United received a poor result against Palace, but they really dominated possession and opportunities, and should have won the match. Man Utd’s problem is that only Mount pushes the team forward, while his teammates have problems and are not ready to fight.