Manchester United midfielder Mason Mount is set for another prolonged absence due to injury, further derailing what has been a challenging season for the 25-year-old.
The England international, who joined United from Chelsea in July 2023, has struggled to make a significant impact at Old Trafford, with injuries and inconsistent form limiting his contributions. Mount has managed just 32 appearances and one goal since his arrival, starting only nine Premier League matches.
United manager Ruben Amorim confirmed Mount’s latest setback, sustained during last week’s Manchester derby, which United won 2-1. “I don’t know the exact date, but it’s going to be for a long time,” Amorim said. “It’s part of football, and we have to keep going.”
Mount’s recent performances had shown signs of improvement, making the timing of his injury all the more frustrating. Amorim expressed his intention to use the recovery period to work with Mount on tactical awareness and adapting to the team’s style of play.
“What I can do is help Mase understand our game better while he’s recovering,” Amorim said. “But it’s tough because we don’t have much time to train properly with the whole team due to our packed schedule.”
In better news for United, Marcus Rashford will be available for Sunday’s Premier League clash with Bournemouth. Rashford was absent for the Manchester derby and Thursday’s 4-3 League Cup quarter-final loss to Tottenham, though Amorim dismissed rumours of a disciplinary issue.
The 27-year-old forward has recently hinted at considering a new challenge, raising questions about his long-term future at the club.
Despite United’s struggles, currently sitting 13th in the Premier League table, Amorim remains optimistic about the team’s progress under his leadership.
“We are improving near the opponent’s box,” the Portuguese manager said. “We’ve shown we can be more threatening in attack, and you can feel it. Our physicality, pressing, and understanding of the game are getting better. I see positive signs.”
Amorim, who replaced Erik ten Hag last month, is tasked with lifting United from their current league position while navigating a hectic schedule. Mount’s absence adds to the challenge, but the manager’s focus remains on developing the squad’s cohesion and competitiveness.
