ESPN pundit Craig Burley believes one player will regret his decision to join Manchester United.
Erik ten Hag’s men appeared to be a side on the up after a promising debut campaign under the Dutchman. Manchester United picked up a League Cup and finished third in the Premier League following Ten Hag’s arrival.
Despite moving to bring in the likes of Andre Onana, Mason Mount and Rasmus Hojlund last summer, United have regressed under the Dutchman.
The Red Devils will have the chance to end a disappointing season by lifting the FA Cup at Wembley later this month but Craig Burley believes one summer signing will be regretting his choice to join United.
Burley says Mason Mount must regret Man United move
Mount arrived at Old Trafford for a fee worth up to £60 million last summer but it’s fair to say the move hasn’t worked out as of yet.
The 25-year-old has managed just 19 appearances in all competitions this season, with a calf injury leaving him sidelined between November and March.
However, when the Englishman has featured his performances have been underwhelming, managing just two goal involvements.
While he hasn’t exactly had the best of luck since his summer switch from Chelsea, Burley feels the midfielder will believe he’s made a ‘terrible move’ due to United’s struggles this season.
He told ESPN: “Mason Mount, obviously he’s had an injury-ravaged season, but even when he’s been fit he looks like who’s like oh my god I’ve just made one of the biggest…
“Not that Chelsea are great, they’re not. But as a player you make a decision and how decision he thought was going to a club that were on the front foot. Whilst he’s been poor himself and he’s been out, he’s got to be thinking to himself I’ve made a terrible move here.”
How many minutes has Mount played for United?
Mount’s struggles with injuries have been well-documented in his debut season at Old Trafford.
The midfielder got 80 minutes under his belt on Monday evening at Palace but he’s managed just eight starts in all competitions this season.
Indeed, the Englishman has played a total of 753 minutes – nine minutes less than Lisandro Martinez, who has spent the majority of the campaign on the sidelines.
Frank Lampard recently admitted he was concerned about Mount’s move to Old Trafford after the midfielder had struggled with a pelvic injury towards the end of his time at Chelsea.
Despite a disappointing first season, it’s still early days in terms of Mount’s United career and he could yet be playing under a new manager next season, with INEOS weighing up the future of Ten Hag.
