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Mason Mount’s Return to Stamford Bridge: Spotlight on the Chelsea vs. Manchester United Clash

Football — 04/02/2024

On Thursday night, Manchester United is set to face Chelsea, and all eyes will be on Mason Mount as he returns to Stamford Bridge.

“Mason Mount will bring special qualities to the team. He is the talented player that MU needs,” Erik ten Hag commented two weeks ago, as the English midfielder resumed training during the FIFA Days break.

Chelsea verdict: Mason Mount kissed badge as stars show that despite the off-field noise Blues aren't going anywhere | The Irish SunTo validate Ten Hag’s remarks, Mount recently scored his first goal for MU in the Premier League since November 2023 (a 1-0 win against Luton). Substituting Marcus Rashford in the 80th minute against Brentford, Mount netted a beautiful goal assisted by Casemiro during injury time.

“That was Mount’s fourth shot on target in the Premier League this season, after a total of 411 minutes played. His first accurate shot immediately turned into a goal.”

Mason Mount might get the chance to respond to his Chelsea chant for Manchester United - Samuel Luckhurst - Manchester Evening NewsMason Mount is MU’s biggest hope in the pre-season preparations. Erik ten Hag has urged the club officials to secure the 25-year-old midfielder’s signing at any cost.

MU had to pay Chelsea a transfer fee of £55M, along with additional clauses worth £5M. At Old Trafford, Mount wears the prestigious number 7 shirt but also faces significant pressure.

In the second round of the Premier League, in the match against Tottenham, Mount suffered an injury and has since struggled with physical issues.

After a prolonged period of treatment and recovery, Mount returns just as MU embarks on the campaign to secure a Champions League spot.

MU đấu Chelsea, khát vọng Mason MountWith the new format starting from the 2024-25 season and the success of English football clubs in Europe this season, finishing fifth in the Premier League now guarantees a Champions League berth.

MU is currently eight points behind Tottenham. To step into the prestigious arena of European football, Ten Hag’s squad must put in a lot of effort in the upcoming matches.

The away game against Chelsea on April 5th is one of the challenges MU must overcome. It’s a match where almost all eyes will be on Mason Mount as he returns to Stamford Bridge to face his former club.

Mount’s departure left many regrets for The Blues’ fans. To this day, neither the English player nor Chelsea has found success since their relationship ended.

Mason Mount Fan (@MasonMounteng) / XWhile Chelsea struggles, having won only one of their last three matches, leading to criticism of manager Mauricio Pochettino, Mount is eager to prove his worth to MU.

Shining at Stamford Bridge is a way for Mount to demonstrate that his decision was correct, after rejecting Chelsea’s contract extension and requesting a transfer to MU last summer.

Mount hasn’t scored in two consecutive matches for two years now, since April 2022 (three consecutive matches, from the Premier League to the FA Cup and Champions League). It would be very special if he achieves this against Chelsea.