Mason Mount injury concerns have resurfaced ahead of Manchester United’s friendly against Leeds after the midfielder missed training in Ireland.
Mount was forced off after only 19 minutes against Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday, and a fresh report now suggests Wednesday night’s game at Croke Park is likely to come too soon.
The midfielder suffered a knock to his foot during United’s 1-1 draw with PSG in Gothenburg and was replaced by Tyler Fletcher.
Michael Carrick initially eased fears over the problem. ReadManUtd reported on Sunday that Carrick described Mount’s early withdrawal as precautionary, with the midfielder later seen walking without obvious difficulty.
There has now been a less encouraging development.
The Guardian reports that Mount missed Manchester United training because of the foot knock and is likely to miss Wednesday’s pre-season meeting with Leeds. The report adds that his absence is still regarded as precautionary rather than evidence of a serious setback.
Mason Mount injury could rule midfielder out against Leeds
United have little reason to take a risk with Mount at this stage of pre-season.
Carrick’s side still have another friendly against AC Milan on Saturday before beginning their Premier League campaign away to Hull City on 22 August. United’s official Leeds preview also lists Mount among the players who picked up knocks during the PSG game.
Mount had enjoyed an encouraging summer before the setback and featured regularly during Carrick’s preparations.
His potential absence against Leeds would give another midfielder an opportunity, with Youri Tielemans pushing for his first United start after making his debut from the bench against PSG.
For Mount, the priority is ensuring a minor foot problem does not become anything more significant.
United appear to be taking exactly that approach.
