MANCHESTER UNITED fans are convinced that Erik ten Hag has handed Mason Mount a new role.
The midfielder was one of the Red Devils’ bright sparks in their opening pre-season fixture.
Manchester United were beaten in Norway 1-0 by Rosenborg as Noah Emmanuel Jean Holm netted at the death.
Despite pre-season fixtures being used to build fitness and test the players before the 2024/25 season, fans think they spotted something important for the campaign ahead.
Against Rosenborg, fans were left convinced that Mount has been given a new role by Ten Hag.
The former Chelsea man appeared to play in a deeper role which left fans impressed.
One posted: “Mason mount is playing deeper then? So ten hag sees him as an 8?”
A second wrote: “So far only Mount and Casemiro look fresh. Ball is bouncing off of everyone else.”
A third commented: “Mount playing in the no.8 role ?”
A fourth said: “Mount playing 8 while Hannibal plays 10. It looks like Erik Ten Hag wants to test Mount in the position.”
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Another added: “Mason Mount looked really sharp.”
Mount joined the Red Devils last summer in a £60million deal but struggled to make a meaningful impact.
He will be hoping that the upcoming season will see him hit his best form at Old Trafford.
Meanwhile, Ten Hag was left unimpressed by the performance against Rosenborg.
The manager tore into his team as he spoke to the press after full-time.
He said: “The performance is below standard.
“It is by far not good enough. It is not the standard for top football.
“I know we cannot be match fit at this stage and we played an opponent with much higher fitness levels.
“Still we are Manchester United and players from Manchester United should play better.”
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