In a significant setback for Manchester United and manager Erik ten Hag, midfielder Mason Mount is facing another prolonged period on the treatment table. The England international, who only made a recent return to action, has suffered a recurrence of a calf injury during a first-team training session.
The £60 million summer signing from Chelsea has been plagued by fitness issues throughout his debut season at Old Trafford. This latest development represents a fresh blow for both the player and a United squad already stretched thin by injuries.
Mount's Troubled Start at Old Trafford
Mount's highly-publicised move from London to Manchester has yet to yield the desired impact. Having managed just 12 Premier League appearances this campaign, the 25-year-old has struggled to find consistency and rhythm within the team. His absence further depletes Ten Hag's options in the centre of the park as the Red Devils push for a top-four finish.
Club sources indicate the injury is related to the same calf problem that has troubled him previously, though the exact severity and expected recovery timeline remain under assessment by the medical team.
Ten Hag's Midfield Conundrum
This injury crisis compounds the issues for the Dutch manager, who has frequently been without key players this season. Mount's unavailability, coupled with other absentees, forces a reshuffle in midfield. The situation may necessitate a more prominent role for other squad members or even accelerate the return of other injured players.
The news comes at a critical juncture in the season where every point is vital in the race for European qualification. United fans will be hoping this is not the beginning of another stop-start chapter for their big-money signing.
