Mason Mount: 'The entire MU squad does not want to replace the coach'

Right after the game with Sunderland, Mason Mount, one of the two players who scored, declared that the entire team continues to back Amorim completely amid questions about his future.

Although Sunderland has just been promoted, their return to the Premier League has been impressive. Meanwhile, Man Utd has been disappointing, losing 3 out of the first 6 rounds and dropping to 14th place. However, goals from Mount and Sesko helped Amorim retain his position for a while longer with a convincing 2-0 victory over Regis Le Bris’s team at Old Trafford.

Man Utd’s management has spent over £200 million building the squad for Amorim, but the results have not matched expectations. After 33 games under his leadership, the team has collected only 34 points, a record unacceptable for a club with Man Utd’s rich history. The style of play, criticized as conservative and inflexible, has further made the Portuguese coach a target of criticism.

The media quickly named potential successors if Amorim were to be dismissed, including Oliver Glasner (Crystal Palace), Gareth Southgate, former England manager, and Barcelona legend Xavi. This is why the Sunderland match was seen as a “make-or-break” moment for his future.

Right after the final whistle, Mason Mount did not avoid questions about Amorim’s future. He candidly stated: “We are 100% behind the coach. The recent poor results have been truly painful for the players, coaching staff, and fans alike, but today’s victory is what matters most.”

The English midfielder also emphasized that this must be the starting point for a comeback: “It has to be that way. We thought things would improve after the Chelsea match but were disappointed against Brentford. Everything starts from today. The whole team will work hard during the break. We aim to win two matches in a row, then three, and keep pushing up the race for the top 4.”

Right after the win over Sunderland, Man Utd will enter the international break. The team will return on October 19th with a challenging away game against the reigning Premier League champions, Liverpool. This will be a true test of spirit, form, and Amorim’s position.

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