Following Mason Mount’s announcement that he is leaving Chelsea in the coming days, with his destination rumoured to be Manchester United, fans are having their say. One of the most visceral responses was from Instagram user “niceguykenny”, who told Mason Mount to “get f***ed” after saying that his son “idolised” the England international.
Fan Fury as Mason Mount Set to Join Manchester United from Chelsea
Why are Chelsea Fans So Angry?
It’s understandable that Chelsea fans are unhappy with the move, as Mount is an academy product at Cobham. Since he was a youngster the midfielder’s creativity has helped the club to better results, including winning a Champions League and helping his country to an international final.
In an era of players making moves away from their lifelong clubs, it’s easy to see how fans are unhappy that a player with such quality is leaving in a transitional period. Doing so by refusing to extend a contract, thus risking the club not receiving a transfer fee, fans the flames even further.
How Will Mason Mount Fit in at Manchester United?
The attacking midfielder is likely to play as either a number ten or an aggressive number eight at Old Trafford, alongside Bruno Fernandes. This could put a lot of pressure on Casemiro in defensive midfield, and will likely see an emphasis on pressing and transitions within Erik ten Hag’s side.
We’ve prepared a video discussing the Red Devils’ likely approach to the season ahead and their potential tactics:
Who is Mason Mount’s Replacement at Chelsea?
There are several options for a replacement in the Blues’ midfield, with one of the most consistently discussed players being Moises Caicedo, who plays in a somewhat defensive role. Christopher Nkunku, who is already at the club, is likely to take on a significant proportion of Mount’s attacking responsibilities.
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