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'A new climate and new colleagues', says Mount after spending 45 mins on field with MU

By Real11 - Jul 13 2023 153 Views
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Red Devils beat Leeds with a score of 2-0 in the preseason match

Mason Mount finally took to the field in Manchester United attire. This English midfielder was part of the team that beat Leeds United in a pre-season match, Wednesday (12/7/2023). Playing in Oslo, The Red Devils beat Leeds with a score of 2-0. This result is quite satisfactory considering the condition of the team that has not been maximized. Erik Ten Hag fielded more young players.

Mount started and spent 45 minutes on the pitch and he had several opportunities, including a chance to execute a free kick. Despite not scoring, 45 minutes on the pitch with the new team was a valuable opportunity for Mount. What did he say?

This time, Ten Hag lowered Mount in a different position. Unusually at Chelsea or in the England national team, Mount was asked to fill the role of the no.8 midfielder who fell further down the back. Mount was paired with two young MU midfielders, Kobbie Mainoo and Hannibal Mejbri. He is a key player for MU in building attacks. "I liked that role [no.8] today, being able to get back and pick up the ball and then start the attack a little bit deeper," Mount told MUTV. "But I also have the freedom to go forward and get into the box to try to help the team increase the pressure."

Mount certainly still needs time to adapt to a new team, a new climate, and new colleagues. He also hasn't played with the new MU core team who will join the pre-season this weekend. "I enjoy that position. I can help on the defensive side and the offensive side, can also start to initiate pressure, like when I get a chance," Mount continued. "I think this opportunity went very well. We had a tough week, but it feels good with 45 minutes to play," he said.

Man Utd Preseason Matches Details 2023:

Date / Kick-off Time

Fixture

Location

12/07/23 / 16:00

Manchester United 2-0 Leeds

Ullevaal Stadion, Oslo

19/07/23 / 14:00

Manchester United vs Lyon

BT Murrayfield, Edinburgh

22/07/23 / 22:00

Manchester United vs Arsenal

MetLife Stadium, New Jersey

26/07/23 / 03:30

Manchester United vs Wrexham

Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego

27/07/23 / 01:30

Manchester United vs Real Madrid

NRG Stadium, Houston

31/07/23 / 02:00

Manchester United vs Borussia Dortmund

Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas

05/08/23 / 12:45

Manchester United vs Lens

Old Trafford, Manchester

06/08/23 / 16:00

Manchester United vs Athletic Club

Aviva Stadium, Dublin

 

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