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Mason Mount's father criticized Michael Owen for his remarks about Mount following a goalless draw with Sunderland. Mount has faced challenges with injuries since transferring to Manchester United from Chelsea.
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âYou fool!â: Mason Mountâs dad lashes out at Michael Owen over criticism of son
Manchester United midfielder Mason Mountâs father hit out at Michael Owen after he criticised the player in the aftermath of last weekendâs goalless draw with Sunderland.
Mount has struggled with injuries since joining United from Chelsea in the summer of 2023.
He has had to be patient for opportunities since Michael Carrickâs arrival as the replacement for Ruben Amorim. With United only focused on the Premier League, Carrick has demonstrated a clear preference for a midfield trio of Casemiro, Kobbie Mainoo and Bruno Fernandes.
Casemiro and Manuel Ugarteâs absences against Sunderland paved the way for Mount to start alongside Mainoo, but he found it difficult to justify his selection.
The England international struggled to replicate the impact that Casemiro has had on the team as United narrowly escaped with a point.
Michael Owen criticized Mason Mount after Manchester United's goalless draw with Sunderland.
Mason Mount's father lashed out at Michael Owen for his negative comments regarding Mount's performance.
Mason Mount has struggled with injuries since his transfer to Manchester United from Chelsea in the summer of 2023.
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Both defensively and offensively, Mount just couldnât quite come up with the goods. This led to a rebuke from former United and Liverpool man Michael Owen during coverage of the contest.
Owen said, âMason Mount is working hard, but right now heâs not performing anywhere near the level Manchester United expected when they signed him. He looks a little slow in possession, a bit laggy in transitions, and heâs not really influencing the game enough in midfield.â
âYou can clearly see United are missing players like Casemiro in the middle of the park because thereâs no real control or authority there.â
Owen continued, âAnd even someone like Benjamin Sesko helps the structure with his movement and presence higher up the pitch. At the moment, Sunderland look more energetic and sharper in midfield areas. Manchester United need more intensity and personality from Mount because games like this demand it.â
Owenâs criticism was not taken well by Mountâs father, who made it clear just how he felt via a social media post.
Mountâs father observed that the midfielderâs constraints are attributable to his fitness difficulties.
He wrote on Instagram, âMaybe not starting a game for five months has something to do with looking rusty. Owen, you fool.â
A recent report covered by The Peoples Person relayed that Mount has no desire to leave United this summer. He wants to stay at Old Trafford and fight for his place.
Mountâs United contract runs until 2028.
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