Ruben Amorim could unleash a new Manchester United attack after the international break

One of the biggest positives of Manchester United's 3-0 win over Leicester City on Sunday night was seeing Mason Mount back in the squad.

The 26-year-old was named on the bench for the first time since suffering an injury in the win over Manchester City on December 15. He was substituted after just 14 minutes at the Etihad Stadium and has since been putting the hard yards in at Carrington in the hope of finally sparking his United career into life.

Mount has played just 33 times since arriving from Chelsea in July 2023 and supporters' patience is wearing thin. However, head coach Ruben Amorim's face has lit up every time he has spoken about the England international.

"I really love Mason Mount," Amorim enthused last week. "I see him and know how he suffered. I 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 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.

"You saw players who had a lot of problems in time but they can then stay fit and I believe a lot in Mason Mount. We need players like Mason Mount."

A key player in the Chelsea side that won the Champions League under Thomas Tuchel in 2021, Mount has history playing in a three-at-the-back formation. He often played as one of the No.10s in that system at Stamford Bridge, offering support to the lone striker.

After arriving at Old Trafford, Mount admitted that his preferred position is the No.8 berth, with United signing him to offer them an alternative to Christian Eriksen. Mount is seven years Eriksen's junior and was drafted in to