Mason Mount finally makes Man Utd return after four months of injury misery

12 March 2024 , 12:57

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Erik ten Hag will be pleased to have Mason Mount back (Image: James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images)

Mason Mount is finally back in training for Manchester United and hoping to put his injury nightmare behind him.

Mount, 25, joined United from boyhood side Chelsea in July for an initial £55million and started the Red Devils' first two games of the season. Since then he has missed a total of 27 games with two separate injury issues.

His last appearance came in the rather laboured 1-0 win at home to Luton Town on November 11. Mount initially got back on the grass at the Red Devils' Carrington training complex in late December but was swiftly hit with a fresh setback before he could make an appearance.

United confirmed the news of his most recent return to training via their website on Tuesday morning, explaining that the former Chelsea star has worked tirelessly throughout his protracted rehabilitation period. Mount is still expected to miss fixture No.28 this Sunday when the Red Devils welcome arch enemies Liverpool to Old Trafford in the FA Cup.

Ahead of Saturday's 2-0 victory over Everton, manager Erik ten Hag said: "Mason Mount, I think he is in a good spell now and he will return shortly. I think after the international break."

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The England international won't be the only player missing as United will also be without Luke Shaw, Lisandro Martinez, Anthony Martial and Tyrell Malacia. But there is some good news, particularly the imminent return of striker Rasmus Hojlund, who suffered a muscle injury in training last month.

Ten Hag revealed: "For next week, some players are planning to return, hopefully when the process will continue like it is now, Harry Maguire and Aaron Wan-Bissaka: I expect them to be available for our game against Liverpool. Hojlund as well."

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Mason Mount hasn't featured since November (Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)

Ten Hag is expected to provide a fresh update on Friday during his pre-Liverpool press conference. The 25-year-old is still waiting for his first goal as a United player, having only managed to record one assist in his 12 appearances so far.

Last week, Mount posted an image of himself in the Carrington gym with the caption: "Progress." Red Devils captain Bruno Fernandes replied by saying: "Almost there," while Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice - a good friend of Mount's - commented: "What a sight."

Nathan Ridley