Ruben Amorim described Mason Mount's work rate as "unbelievable" after the friendly with Fiorentina. Amorim named Rasmus Hojlund on the bench for the final pre-season friendly of the summer at Old Trafford, opting to start Mount down the middle in the false nine role instead.

Ruben Amorim’s men concluded a positive rehearsal for the 2025-26 campaign with a 1-1 draw and 5-4 penalty shootout victory against Fiorentina at Old Trafford. Much has changed for the club – on and off the pitch – since Amorim said “the good days are coming” in late May.