“We both love it”: Mason Mount names surprise United teammate who brings out the absolute best in him

Manchester United midfielder Mason Mount has revealed the identity of the teammate who significantly helps elevate his performances on the pitch. Mount contributing this season Mount has endured two injury-stricken campaigns since joining United from Premier League rivals Chelsea in 2023. His fitness struggles have prevented him from nailing down a consistent run of performances and results. Erik ten Hag was an avid admirer of the England international and Ruben Amorim has also repeatedly spoken glowingly of Mount’s dedication in training. Amorim is on record saying that Mount is a perfect fit for the brand of football he is trying to implement at Old Trafford. Mount has managed a solid 500 minutes this term from the five Premier League appearances he has made. The 26-year-old has scored two goals in that period, including the winning strike in last month’s 2-1 comeback victory over Crystal Palace. Ahead of Monday’s meeting at the Molineux with bottom-of-the-table Wolverhampton Wanderers, Mount spoke to club media and named Mazraoui as the teammate who gets the most out of him. Mount detailed his sparring sessions in training with Mazraoui. Mount hails United teammate Mount said, “Me and Nous, actually, we are always kind of going up against each other in training. So we both love it.” “We’re trying to get the best out of each other and that’s the most important thing. I think, if you look at the squad now, there is loads of competition for places and that’s exactly what we need because the standard is always pushing higher and higher and higher.” He continued, “And we need to continue to set those standards high because we want to achieve a lot.” “So, yeah, I think it’s massively important for us, as a group, to be competitive but, as soon as it goes onto the pitch, for us to be competitive against our opposition, that’s a given.” Wolves vs. United kicks off at 8pm. Featured image Gareth Copley via Getty Images The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Derick Kinoti Derick Kinoti is a football writer at The Peoples Person who has covered Manchester United and the Premier League extensively for years. His work blends sharp analysis, tactical insight, and engaging storytelling that resonates with fans around the world. Derick has gained valuable experience in football journalism, developing strong expertise in SEO writing, digital content creation, and social media engagement. A tech enthusiast with a Computer Science degree from the University of Nairobi, he ultimately swapped code for football commentary, bringing an analytical, detail-oriented approach to his writing. Derick is convinced Wayne Rooney is the true GOAT and won’t hear otherwise!