Amorim puts faith in Mount to turn around Man Utd career

LONDON: Ruben Amorim says he "believes a lot" in Mason Mount and that the former Chelsea midfielder is desperate to succeed at Manchester United after an injury-blighted career at Old Trafford so far.

Mount, 25, joined United in July 2023 in a deal worth an initial £55 million (US$70 million) but has played just 28 times for the club, scoring a solitary goal.

On Thursday (Nov 28) the England international made his first start since August, playing nearly an hour in United's 3-2 win against Bodo/Glimt in the Europa League.

"First thing is he is working really hard," Amorim said of Mount.

"And then you have to understand the human also.