Manchester United veteran center midfielder has had an awful time at Old Trafford because he just can’t stay on the pitch, and the former Chelsea man has most recently been out since the end of January with another knock, missing three games in total.
But Mount has missed less time with injury this season than in any of his previous seasons since his big money transfer from Stamford Bridge, and now Man United manager Michael Carrick says that the England international is close to a return.
Carrick told reporters at the press conference before the Crystal Palace game, via mufcmpb, “Mason is getting closer really. He’s on the grass and getting closer, looking at being around training soon. [We’ve] just had to be patient and he’s a good player, so we’re making sure he’s ready. The good news is he’s getting really close.”
After facing the Eagles this Sunday, Manchester United will do battle against Newcastle United, Aston Villa, and Bournemouth in three more tricky fixtures to close the month of March before the international break.
It may make sense to have Mount just rest through there to avoid aggravating another knock, as recurring injuries and piled up missed time have been the biggest issue for him.
Mount has been quite decent this season in the attacking midfield whenever he’s been healthy enough to start, and Carrick will want to take a longer look at him in the coming months; he just needs to get him healthy first.
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