'I just wanted to get it on target': Mason Mount breaks down Europa League semi-final wonder goal | OneFootball

Mount has struggled for fitness since moving to United, but scored a key brace on Thursday night

Mason Mount offered an insight into his injury struggles after he scored his first goals at Old Trafford to send Manchester United to the Europa League final, saying he ‘always stayed positive’.

Speaking at full-time, though, he said it was a difficult period waiting for his first goals at Old Trafford.

“It was too long, he said. “I have had injuries and setbacks, but I always stayed positive and knew something good was gonna come/ Tonight it has paid off in a semi-final.

Mount’s late chip was perfectly executed

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“I carried on going, working hard, enjoying it every day, trying to stay positive. It has been difficult since I’ve been here.

“When I have the opportunity like this to come on in these games, I was just trying to make an impact, and as I say, today it paid off.”

He continued, thanking the United faithful for their continued support: “The crowd has been unbelievable. They stuck with us.

“For me personally, [I scored] my first goals here at Old Trafford, so it is a special night, one I have been waiting for a long time.”

Mount’s second goal, a long-range chip, will be remembered among United’s best ever, and will live particularly long in the memory if they lift the Europa League trophy in two weeks. Breaking down the sequence, he said he just wanted to get it on target.

“As I saw [Julen Agirrezabala] come out, I was in front of my midfielder, so I just had in my head if it comes to me, first touch and shoot.

“I didn't mean for it to go on my left foot, but just tried to get good contact. I just tried to get it on target really.”