Man United star set for new role under Ruben Amorim, can easily fit in 3-4-3 set-up | OneFootball

Manchester United midfielder Mason Mount could feature in a new role under manager Ruben Amorim.

The England international has had a tough start to his Red Devils career. He has managed less than 1,000 minutes of regular playing time due to multiple injuries.

Mount had a bright pre-season with the club during the summer, but his injury woes continued at the start of the campaign with two separate setbacks.

The 25-year-old recently returned to full team training, and he could make his first appearance for the club since September under new manager Amorim.

Amorim is excited to work with the former Chelsea star and he could get the best out of him with his favoured formation.

The 39-year-old is expected to operate with a 3-4-2-1 or 3-4-3 set-up with the Red Devils going forward.

Mount had his best moments at Chelsea in a similar tactical formation under manager Thomas Tuchel.

The Champions League winner played as one of the inverting wingers behind the main striker. He registered 13 goals and 16 assists in Tuchel’s first full season as the Blues manager.

The £29 million-rated star has featured from the number eight role at United. He has hardly played as a number ten, with Bruno Fernandes being an undisputed starter.

This could change under Amorim, with Mount partnering with Fernandes in the final third. Alejandro Garnacho and Amad Diallo could operate as wing-backs.

Marcus Rashford’s defensive work has come into question in the past, and he could be an option to lead the attack under Amorim.

Mount could be back in the matchday squad when United face Ipswich Town in the Premier League this weekend. It remains to be seen whether he starts at Portman Road.

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