Mason Mount injury: Progress & potential return date for Man Utd midfielder
- Mason Mount has endured a difficult start to life at Old Trafford
- The midfielder has been out of action for some time
- Former Chelsea man is getting closer to a return
To say that Mason Mount's move to Manchester United has been a disaster thus far would be an understatement.
Admittedly, the midfielder, who was signed for £60m from Chelsea last summer, needs more time to adjust to life at Old Trafford, but he hasn't made a good first impression on Erik ten Hag or Man Utd supporters.
Of course, injuries haven't helped the 25-year-old settle quickly up north, and he has been absent for the Red Devils since last November.
As Mount's unlucky spell in Manchester continues, let's take a look at when he could return to action.
What injury does Mason Mount have?
Mount has spent a considerable spell in the treatment room after suffering a calf injury in early November, with the England international having watched his teammates struggle without him at Old Trafford.
Mount had missed a chunk of time at the start of the campaign due to injury as well and he hasn't been able to put together a run of minutes in the Man Utd starting lineup to date.
When will Mason Mount return from injury?
Having been on the sidelines for so long, Man Utd supporters will be pleased to hear that Mount is nearing a return to fitness. However, the midfielder is unlikely to return until mid-March at the earliest, and will need time to get himself back up to match speed.
Ten Hag confirmed that Mount was still several weeks away from coming back into the fold prior to Man Utd's trip to Luton Town on 18 February, and the Dutchman won't want to rush him back into the starting lineup.
What games has Mason Mount missed for Manchester United?
Mount has missed 18 games for Man Utd with his most recent injury, last playing on 11 November at home to Luton. As a result, he was absent for the end of the Red Devils' torrid Champions League campaign, while also missing a reunion with former club Chelsea in December.
Man Utd could have used Mount during a difficult spell at the end of 2023, which included defeats to West Ham United, Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest.
Mount will also be unavailable for the second Manchester derby of the season at the Etihad this weekend.
How have Manchester United done without Mason Mount and who has replaced him?
Man Utd have had a difficult season with and without Mount, but recent form suggested that the Red Devils had turned a corner after five successive victories across the end of January and start of February.
However, a recent 2-1 home defeat to Fulham in the Premier League has shown that Man Utd are still an incredibly inconsistent side, Ten Hag's men deservedly beaten by the visiting Cottagers.
Midfield has been a problem area for the Red Devils this season, even with the mightily impressive 18-year-old Kobbie Mainoo stepping up to the plate. Casemiro's legs have gone, Scott McTominay has been best from the bench and Sofyan Amrabat has been anonymous, with Mount needed to help bolster the engine room.
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