Erik ten Hag has perfect opportunity to test drive new Mason Mount role for Manchester United

Erik ten Hag has faced many challenges since taking over at Manchester United but finding someone to play on the right with hardly any right-wingers available is proving to be amongst the toughest.

United have £160m worth of them unavailable at the moment and not because of injury. Jadon Sancho has been frozen out of the side and might never play for the club again after a bust-up with Ten Hag. Antony is on a leave of absence as he faces accusations of abuse in Brazil (which he denies), with the manager admitting he has 'no idea' when he will be back.

With Amad Diallo also out with an ill-timed knee injury, Facundo Pellistri is the only natural option available but he doesn't appear to be fancied by Ten Hag. The Uruguayan has started just once this season and that was against Bayern Munich where he understandably struggled to impose himself.

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With Bruno Fernandes and Scott McTominay both being selected to play on the right over Pellistri in recent matches, it's difficult to see a future for him at Old Trafford despite his promising cameos off the bench. So far, Fernandes has worked the best on the flank.

The captain had to fill in there several times last season and although it's clearly not his best position he always rolls up his sleeves and does what's required. Against Burnley, it was his stunning volley that won the match. But it isn't ideal for United to have their best, most influential player out on the flank.

Instead, Mason Mount seems like the optimal solution but it's been impossible to see for sure as he's been injured for weeks. Thankfully, he's now back to full fitness and 'ready'