Terrible news hits Manchester United as Manchester United’s underperforming midfielder faces yet another setback, adding to his ongoing struggles at Old Trafford.The Manchester United midfielder has faced significant fitness challenges since joining the club. Players and Managers from rival clubs are rallying for the young player.
Manchester United's injury woes seem to have carried into the new season, after enduring the second-highest number of individual injuries in the Premier League last term.
Manchester United’s injury woes seem to have carried into the new season, after enduring the second-highest number of individual injuries in the Premier League last term.
With Erik ten Hag facing a busy schedule, the squad is still dealing with key absences, including Leny Yoro, who hasn’t debuted due to a pre-season issue, and Kobbie Mainoo, who now faces a long recovery after withdrawing from the recent England camp.
Mason Mount has faced challenges in kickstarting his Manchester United career since his much-anticipated £55 million transfer from Chelsea in the summer of 2023.
Initially viewed as a dynamic upgrade for the aging Christian Eriksen to partner Casemiro in midfield, Mount suffered an injury early in the season, which led to him missing a total of 27 matches in his first year.
A new season brought fresh hope for Mason Mount to fulfill the potential he showed at Chelsea, especially after a full pre-season under Erik ten Hag. However, his return was short-lived as a hamstring injury sidelined him for three games before he made a substitute appearance in the 3-0 loss to Tottenham.
After 40 minutes and another hamstring setback, the 25-year-old found himself back on the treatment table at Carrington, with no recent appearances. Ten Hag confirmed in his pre-match press conference on Wednesday that Mount’s return would take longer than initially anticipated.
“He will be out a bit longer than we expected,” Ten Hag said ahead of the team’s trip to face Fenerbahce on Thursday. “But I think he’ll be back soon.”
United head to Turkey with a depleted midfield, affected by injuries to Mount and Mainoo, while captain Bruno Fernandes is suspended due to a red card against Porto in the second game week.
Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce side, currently fourth in the Turkish Süper Lig, includes former Premier League players like Fred and Sofyan Amrabat. United will face West Ham United when Premier League matches resume this weekend.