Key Takeaways
- Mason Mount believes Manchester United can challenge for the Premier League title next season if they maintain consistency throughout the campaign.
- The midfielder has praised Michael Carrick’s ‘calm confidence’ and feels he remains a crucial part of the squad despite recent injury struggles.
- Mount hopes to earn an England recall under Thomas Tuchel for the 2028 European Championship after missing the World Cup.
Mason Mount is convinced that Manchester United have the necessary quality to fight for the Premier League championship next term. The 27-year-old midfielder maintains that the squad possesses the right mindset to compete at the highest level, provided they deliver steady performances across the entire season.
The England international is approaching the end of his third campaign at Old Trafford following his transfer from Chelsea. Fitness problems and intense competition for places have limited him to just 69 appearances during his time at the club. Despite these setbacks, Mount remains certain that supporters have not yet witnessed his finest form.
He currently enjoys complete faith in the team under head coach Michael Carrick, who has guided the Red Devils to the brink of Champions League qualification. Mount highlights Carrick’s ‘calm confidence’ and extensive knowledge of what it takes to succeed at the top level. The midfielder also praised the manager’s individual approach, revealing that Carrick reassured him about his importance to the group during a recent injury absence.
‘We have the quality,’ Mount stated. He pointed to impressive away displays against Arsenal and Liverpool this season as clear evidence of the team’s capabilities. However, he admitted that the side must improve their consistency across all 38 matches rather than producing isolated strong performances.
The former Chelsea star, who won the Champions League in 2021, now dreams of adding the domestic title to his collection. He explained that winning the Premier League was a childhood ambition. The club hopes to secure this trophy by 2028, which marks their 150th anniversary.
Mount noted that victories against Manchester City, Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal demonstrate that the team can defeat any opponent. ‘It may seem a little bit far away, but you have to have that mentality to really push yourself as a group,’ he said.
Regarding international football, Mount has not featured for England since the 2022 World Cup quarter-final defeat to France. He will miss this summer’s finals in North America but aims to return for the European Championship in 2028, which England will host.
He has already spoken with new England manager Thomas Tuchel, who coached him at Chelsea. ‘He knows me as a player, as a person, inside out,’ Mount explained. He understands that limited playing time this season affected his chances of selection. However, he still dreams of representing his country again at a major tournament.
‘When you’re not in the squad, it hurts,’ he admitted. He promised to support the Three Lions this summer despite his personal disappointment.
Away from the pitch, Mount recently hosted a special charity event with Make-A-Wish UK. He personally funded a two-day experience where 11 children with serious illnesses trained and played like professional footballers. Team-mate Luke Shaw helped coach ‘Wishes United’ to a 32-2 victory against a side managed by television pundit Jamie Redknapp.
‘There’s more to life than just football,’ Mount said. He noted how the event brought joy to the children and their families during difficult times.