Michael Carrick Reveals Mason Mount’s Absence from Man United’s Fulham Clash
Manchester United’s head coach Michael Carrick confirmed that Mason Mount will miss the Premier League match against Fulham due to an injury. The 27-year-old midfielder sustained a minor setback during training.
Mason Mount’s Injury Details
Mount has been part of Carrick’s lineups in two previous matches. He played a small role in the team’s 2-0 victory against Manchester City and was available on the bench in the game against Arsenal. However, he will be absent for the upcoming clash against Fulham.
- Injury Source: Knock during training
- Status: Not serious
- Expected Return: Shortly, according to Carrick
Impact on the Squad
Shea Lacey will take Mount’s place on the bench, while another player, Patrick Dorgu, is also unavailable due to his own injury issues. Carrick discussed the situation during a Sky Sports interview:
“Just took a bit of a knock in training, it is nothing serious, he will be back very very soon,” Carrick stated.
Ongoing Injury Concerns
This is not the first time Mount has struggled with injuries since joining United. He previously missed two games under former coach Ruben Amorim due to a minor issue. Last season, he played only 27 matches, hindered by a hamstring injury.
- Tally this Season: 19 appearances, 3 goals
Changes in Attack
With Dorgu sidelined, Carrick has opted for Matheus Cunha to bolster the attack. Cunha made a significant impact by scoring the winning goal against Arsenal. Carrick expressed optimism about Cunha’s contributions:
“He carries the ball and he’s got a real presence on the pitch,” Carrick remarked, highlighting Cunha’s recent performances.
Looking Ahead
Despite the injury setbacks, Carrick is determined to work through these challenges. He acknowledged Dorgu’s contributions and the unfortunate timing of his injury:
“It’ll be a few weeks for that. How many weeks? We’ll have to wait and see,” Carrick said. “It’s disappointing for all of us really, especially for Pat.”
Manchester United will aim to perform well against Fulham, despite these key absences.
