Ruben Amorim doubles down on praise for returning Mason Mount

• 26-year-old midfielder has endured injury nightmare at Old Trafford
• Mount closing on return to action but minutes and workload will manage

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has doubled down on his admiration for Mason Mount.

Who will not rush as he closes on a return after three months out injured.

The 26-year-old limped off in the early exchanges of December’s Manchester derby at the Etihad Stadium having impressed Amorim in the early weeks of his tenure.

It was the latest setback in what a frustrating 19 months for Mount. The former Chelsea midfielder has played just 22 Premier League games ทางเข้า UFABET สำหรับสมาชิกใหม่ สมัครวันนี้ รับโบนัสฟรี for the Red Devils because of various injuries significant blow for United considering they forke out £55m for his services.

Amorim has previously spoken of his “love” for Mount. Who is expected to be in United’s squad for Sunday’s Premier League clash with Leicester City. After returning to training. The former Sporting CP boss again spoke fondly of the 36-cap England international in his pre-match press conference.

“I really love Mason Mount,” Amorim said. “I see him and know how he suffered. Know how he does everything right – he eats right, his physical aspect is perfect. He’s trying too much. Maybe he is thinking too much about everything.

He was a European champion, he is a talent. When a player does everything like he does.

He will always have the support of everybody here at the club. We will try to manage the load.

“We need players like Mason Mount. I think he will be on the bench, we will see. We need him and every player. He cannot play too many minutes but just five minutes of Mason Mount is perfect.”