Erik ten Hag Updates on Mason Mount Injury, Manchester United Await Return

Manchester United are still waiting for Mason Mount’s return, as his injury recovery is taking longer than originally anticipated.

Since Erik ten Hag’s arrival, the club has struggled with a series of injury setbacks, and it seems there may be more to it than mere bad luck.

Mason Mount, in particular, has been the poster child for these injury concerns. Signed for a significant fee just a year ago, he has rarely been seen on the pitch. The English midfielder spent much of his debut season sidelined and has started his second season in a similar fashion. He often features in a few games before a new issue forces him out for several weeks.

Mount has been absent for over a month now following what was initially described as a minor injury. Ten Hag has now confirmed that the player will be out for longer than expected, with Mount set to miss tonight’s match against Fenerbahce.

Here’s what the manager had to say in full:

“I think it’ll be a bit longer [before Mount returns], which was expected,” Ten Hag explained, per ManUtd.com. “I believe he will be back soon.”

While it’s positive news that Mount is expected back “soon,” Ten Hag stopped short of providing a specific date for when the midfielder will be fit for selection.

This ongoing uncertainty is concerning, especially for a player who came with a hefty transfer fee and high wages.

At what point should fans start to worry about Mount’s future? His injury record is undeniably troubling, and it’s becoming increasingly clear that he’s prone to setbacks. It’s disappointing because I truly thought he’d be a great addition to the squad. But with how things have unfolded, there’s a real concern that Mount could be labeled a flop.

It must be incredibly tough for Mount as well. He won’t want to be seen as a failure, and undoubtedly he’s just as frustrated with the situation. However, his unreliability over the first eighteen months of his Manchester United career is hard to ignore, and fans’ patience is undoubtedly running thin.

Source: https://oldtraffordfaithful.com/erik-ten-hag-provides-mason-mount-injury-update-as-man-united-made-to-wait-for-his-return/