Jody Morris, former Chelsea assistant manager, stated on Sky Sports that Mount will be an important player under Carrick's management in the new season.

Mount joined Manchester United from Chelsea in the summer of 2023 for a transfer fee of up to £60 million. During preseason, Mount performed well and featured in all preseason matches. However, Mount's time at Manchester United has been hampered by injuries. Morris, who coached Mount at Derby County and Chelsea, said it was unsurprising that Carrick placed significant trust in the number 7 before the start of the new season.

Morris said: "First of all, I think Mount is a player that coaches easily trust because of his excellent attitude in daily training. His self-management and interaction with teammates make him very reliable.

"But the biggest issue throughout his time at Manchester United—aside from whether he can reach his best form—is whether he can maintain his availability. His consistency in appearances is much lower than in the early stages of his career. In those early stages, one of his greatest strengths was staying fit consistently and being available for selection, rarely suffering injuries.

"Combined with his talent, he's been a crucial player for every team he's played for, whether in the academy, Derby County, the England national team, or Chelsea.

"He was named Chelsea Player of the Year for two consecutive seasons, something not many players achieve. For an academy player, this illustrates even more the heights he reached.

"But most importantly, how much playing time can he maintain for Michael Carrick. I'm not surprised that Carrick is using him heavily now. However, we should be cautious about everything in preseason, because not all players have returned, and sometimes preseason is more about distributing playing time fairly. The real test will come once the season starts, and then we'll see Mount's standing and how he integrates into the team."

Mount and Bruno Fernandes competing for positions

Morris believes Mount's biggest competitor could be Manchester United's most important player over the past five or six years: Bruno Fernandes.

Morris said: "Obviously, one of Manchester United's best players over the past five or six years has been Bruno Fernandes, and I think Mount is competing with him. Mount can play as a number 8 and can be more involved in midfield organization, and I think Bruno has a similar role. However, they're also fairly similar in terms of physicality and playing style, and not all managers like that.

"Some managers might prefer midfielders with greater physical combativeness or who play in deeper positions. But Mount clearly has the ability to play in multiple positions. For Mount, the most important thing is to stay healthy and play consistently. Then he needs to prove his worth through his performances and fight for a place in Michael Carrick's starting XI for the new season."

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