Manchester United’s injury update reveals that Mason Mount is progressing toward a comeback, as confirmed by Erik ten Hag. However, Mount won’t be ready to feature in the upcoming match against Newcastle United on Saturday night. The player, who transferred from Chelsea during the summer, has been sidelined due to a calf injury and has been absent from the last two games for Manchester United. Despite his goal and assist drought since joining the team, he remains an integral part of the squad.
Discussing the situation concerning the English midfielder, ten Hag stated, “There are players making progress in their recovery, but I cannot accurately predict the timeline. Mason Mount is returning to training today, but as of now, it’s uncertain how long it will take for him to be fully fit.”
Mount’s absence from the match at St James’ Park this Saturday will add to Manchester United’s injury concerns, leaving them without at least six key players for the upcoming game, as acknowledged by Erik ten Hag. He recognizes the upcoming clash against Newcastle United as a challenging encounter. Despite the Red Devils’ recent defeats against Newcastle since their Carabao Cup final loss in February, ten Hag has acknowledged the necessity for his team to perform well against a “very organized” Magpies side.
Expressing his respect for Newcastle’s style of play, ten Hag stated, “I hold them in high regard; they pose a difficult challenge. It’s crucial for us to rise to the occasion and bring our best game against them, given their well-organized approach.”
On the other side, the hosts, Newcastle United, will also face challenges with eleven first-team players unavailable for the game. However, Eddie Howe shared a positive update, mentioning that Sean Longstaff and Joe Willock might return to action by the end of the month. Additionally, Sven Botman has resumed individual training, signifying progress in his recovery.
