Mason Mount is on the verge of joining a list of players who have failed to survive outside their comfort zone. At Chelsea, Mount had it all. The team played the sort of football he loved; the managers gave him more chances than he deserved, and the fans always got his back whenever things aren't going his way.
But deciding to ditch that comfort zone for Manchester United in a £60m deal is a mixture of bravery and lack of foresight.
To ditch Chelsea is understandable. The club has digressed to a pitiful state and Mount was brave to leave them now for greener pasture. But to join Manchester United who are no different from Chelsea makes no sense- both teams can't win the Premier League title.
At Manchester United, Mount has failed to register an assist or goal in any of his appearance for the club, probably the reason why Manchester United have scored just 11 Premier League goals and now sit 8th in the table, 8 points from 4th placed Liverpool and 11 points from top topping Tottenham.
Although Mount debut campaign haven't gone to plan. The 24-year-old has suffered injuries, loss of form and now, battling with his confidences. Improvements are required to reach the top, but in Mason case, he is stuck in a loophole.
Just like everyone else, Mount knows there's a problem at Manchester United and he is part of it. Deep down, he knows he has fallen into a black hole that will require a lot of help to get out from.
The manager's trust in him seems to be fading, he hardly starts games even while fit and the club fans are already questioning the decision to fork out £60m on a player they clearly don't need.
No doubt, Mason Mount can contribute to United's season (he can still score and assits) but its time he starts planning an exit soon before his promising career derail like others before him.
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