Mason Mount sustained an injury and had to leave the field at halftime during Manchester United’s loss to Brighton on Saturday. He has now provided an update on his condition.
Mount is anticipated to be sidelined for a few weeks following scans that revealed a muscle injury from the match. He exited at halftime at the Amex Stadium after experiencing discomfort in the first half, with United ultimately losing 2-1. This setback is disappointing for the £55 million midfielder, who had enjoyed an injury-free pre-season and had started all three of the team’s competitive matches so far. He had been particularly effective during the first half against Brighton before his departure.
Mount will miss the Premier League clash against Liverpool at Old Trafford on Sunday, followed by a two-week break for the September international period. Afterward, United will face back-to-back away games at Southampton and Crystal Palace and will also begin their Europa League campaign.
On social media, Mount stated, “During the last game, I picked up a minor muscle issue. I’ve had it assessed and it looks like I’ll be out for a few games. Leading up to and during pre-season, I worked hard to get my fitness to where it needs to be, and I felt re-energized, sharp, and ready.
“I wanted you to hear directly from me how frustrated I am, as I’m sure you are too. I will do everything possible to return in top shape and help the team.”
Mount’s first season at Old Trafford was marred by injury, restricting him to just five Premier League appearances. He missed a total of 27 fixtures due to two separate issues, including a calf problem that kept him out from November to March.
This latest injury could impact his early season momentum and might lead Erik ten Hag to reposition Bruno Fernandes to the attacking midfield role, with Joshua Zirkzee potentially making his first start in attack. Ten Hag will provide a further update on Mount’s fitness during his pre-Liverpool press conference on Friday.Mason Mount’s injury is a significant setback for Manchester United. His anticipated absence of a few weeks will affect the team, particularly as they face tough fixtures against Liverpool, Southampton, Crystal Palace, and their Europa League campaign. Mount’s frustration is evident from his social media update, but his commitment to returning in top shape is reassuring. In his absence, Erik ten Hag might need to adjust his midfield setup, possibly shifting Bruno Fernandes to the attacking role and giving Joshua Zirkzee a chance in the attack. Ten Hag’s upcoming press conference should provide more details on Mount’s recovery timeline.
