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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The data on Mount on SofaScore demonstrate exactly how talented he is. Before being replaced by Christian Eriksen, Mount played 77 minutes in the game. Given that Ten Hag was Man United’s star player, many supporters disapproved of the decision.

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.

When his two teammates Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes began to tire throughout the match, Mount stood out and demonstrated why Ten Hag chose to hire him first in the summer of 2023 and give him the jersey. 7 myths. Due to his hefty transfer cost, Mount has drawn criticism since moving to Old Trafford. He did, however, manage to quiet everyone during each bout.

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.