Man Utd handed positive Mason Mount update with midfielder set to return ahead of schedule from hamstring injury

Mount has been out of action since sustaining an injury during the first half of United’s defeat to Brighton in August. Following the game, the club confirmed it was “a minor injury setback due to keep him out of action for a few games”.

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  According to the Manchester Evening News, Mount has returned to full training ahead of schedule, raising hopes that he could be available for selection by the end of the month. This development is a welcome relief for United as the midfielder had been touted for a vital role in Erik Ten Hag’s restructured pressing system.

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    In a press conference ahead of United’s upcoming Carabao Cup match against Barnsley, Ten Hag sounded optimistic about Mount’s recovery and informed that the player is “progressing” in his rehabilitation. Since his move from Chelsea last summer, Mount has yet to find his best form and could only make 14 Premier League appearances in 2023-24 due to a persistent calf injury. Although he was able to start United’s first two games of the new campaign, the hamstring injury was another major setback for the England international, who will be eager to regain his place in the starting lineup and make a more significant impact.

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    United face a busy schedule in September, with four more games to play. Their next fixture is a third-round EFL Cup clash against Barnsley on Tuesday, followed by a trip to Crystal Palace in the league. They will then host Twente and Tottenham in the Europa League and Premier League, respectively to see out this month. It remains to be seen if Mount can feature in the crucial clash against Spurs London side on September 29.