"I'm so happy for him" - Ruben Amorim hails Mason Mount post the win against Athletic Bilbao

After a torrid season, Manchester United are all set to play the finals of the Europa League, and they set up a date with Tottenham Hotspur to book their place in the Champions League. Manchester United pipped Athletic Bilbao in the second leg 4-1 to make it to the finals. Mason Mount starred in the Manchester United victory with two goals. Talking about Mason Mount’s performance, Manchester United gaffer Ruben Amorim mentioned that he is happy for the player. He also mentioned that Mason Mount has worked really hard and with the quality he possesses, coaches just want to help him. Ruben also mentioned his change in routine like eating well and having ice baths. 

I'm so happy for him. He is such a player. He works really hard, he has quality. 

When you see that kind of guy like Mason working hard every day, eating well, having ice baths, when you have this kind of player, you just want to help him. 

While also attributing his qualities, Ruben Amorim mentioned that he can be a midfielder but also plays like a winger, which is an added advantage to the side. Amorim said:

He is perfect for this position as he can be a midfielder, but also runs like a winger, so I'm really happy for him."

Ruben Amorim did not hold back his appreciation for Kobbie Mainoo. The Portuguese mentioned that despite the player having ten minutes on the pitch, he impressed everyone. Amorim applauded: 

I really like Kobbie Mainoo, just 10 minutes [he played], but everything he did was really good, and sometimes you're on the bench and can change the game. 

What happened in the second leg between Manchester United and Athletic Bilbao? 

With Athletic Bilbao trailing by three goals, they started pressing high with their focus on getting an early goal. While Manchester United faced some nervy moments, they went without conceding a goal for the first half an hour. However, Mikel Jauregizar scored the first goal to reduce the deficit and sent the message that the game is not over yet. 

In the second half, Manchester United looked defensively solid while also coming close to scoring the goals. Mason Mount, Casemiro, and Hojlund were on the scoresheet post the 70th minute to win the game 4-1.