“I was surprise he was not playing at all. No coach in the world will bench him for any reason. I will make him a world class player once again”-Ruben Amorim was shocked about forgotten Man Utd star’ as he plans to make him a key player in new-look starting XI

Ruben Amorim reportedly has plans to make Mason Mount a central figure in his Manchester United strategy.

Amorim took charge of United on Monday, arriving at Carrington with a contract extending to 2027 after replacing Erik ten Hag. On his first day, it was confirmed that interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy had left the coaching staff following his unbeaten run, along with coaches Rene Hake, Jelle ten Rouwelaar, and Pieter Morel, as Amorim brings in familiar faces from his successful tenure at Sporting. The club thanked van Nistelrooy for his contributions after returning to assist Ten Hag this summer.

This marked Amorim’s first major decision, but *The Sun* has highlighted another unexpected move the 39-year-old manager may be planning. According to a new report, Amorim has significant plans for Mason Mount, who has struggled to make an impact at United since his £55 million transfer from Chelsea.

Mount, who took over the iconic No.7 shirt previously worn by Cristiano Ronaldo, had an injury-ridden season last year, making only 20 appearances and scoring once. This season has also seen limited action, with just six appearances and no call-up to the England squad.

However, Amorim appears to see potential in Mount, appreciating his versatility and envisioning a role for him within a three-at-the-back formation. Mount thrived in a similar setup under Thomas Tuchel at Chelsea, where he was a key player in their 2021 Champions League victory. Ten Hag had initially hoped to pair him in midfield with Casemiro, but that combination struggled to yield results.

Now recently recovered from injury, Mount will be one of the few senior players available to work with Amorim during the international break, providing an early opportunity for the new manager to integrate him into his system.

Ruben Amorim’s plans for Mason Mount could signal a fresh start for the midfielder at Manchester United. With Amorim replacing Erik ten Hag, it seems he wants to unlock Mount’s potential by placing him in a central, versatile role within a system he feels could play to Mount’s strengths—a three-at-the-back formation. This strategy reflects Amorim’s approach at Sporting, where he often deployed players in adaptable, dynamic roles.

Mount’s time at United has been rocky due to injuries and limited appearances, and he struggled to make a strong impact in his initial midfield pairing with Casemiro. Now, with Amorim keen to experiment and utilize Mount’s experience in systems he thrived in at Chelsea, Mount could regain form. The international break offers Amorim a crucial window to test these ideas and potentially re-establish Mount as a key figure.

Amorim’s willingness to reshape the squad extends to his coaching staff as well, following Ruud van Nistelrooy’s exit along with several of Ten Hag’s support staff. This sweeping change at Carrington suggests that Amorim is eager to imprint his vision quickly, and a revitalized Mount may play a pivotal role in his strategy.