Exclusive: Mason Mount back in man utd training ahead of Ipswich clash

On Tuesday, Mason Mount joined his Manchester United teammates for a training session at Old Trafford, marking his first involvement since a knock in a friendly against Paris Saint‑Germain earlier this month. The midfielder’s return comes as United prepare for their Premier League clash with Ipswich Town, and the sight of him back in training has been described as a positive sign.

Injury setback

The injury occurred during a pre‑season friendly with Paris Saint‑Germain and was initially described as a minor knock. However, medical staff kept Mount out of action for two weeks, preventing him from featuring against Hull City. His absence has been a talking point as United head coach Erik ten Hag looks to finalise his midfield options.

Training update

Michael Carrick, United’s assistant coach, gave an update before the Hull fixture, calling the 27‑year‑old “touch and go” for that game. Carrick later confirmed that Mount was unable to play against Hull, extending his spell on the sidelines. The Tuesday session, however, saw Mount take part in drills alongside the squad, providing Carrick with a tangible sign of progress.

With the Ipswich match looming, the focus now shifts to how many minutes Mount might be trusted to play after his two‑week lay‑off. Carrick said, “We are managing Mason a little bit, but he’s very close. There’s no drama. It’s nothing major.” The coach’s optimism suggests Mount could be a viable midfield option against Ipswich.

United have also confirmed that other players have returned to full training. Goalkeeper Karl Darlow and forward Benjamin Šeško were back on the pitch, while defender Matthijs de Ligt resumed work but will not feature against Hull. Their recoveries add depth to a squad still finding rhythm early in the season.

Tuesday’s training formed part of United’s preparations for the second Premier League match of the campaign. Carrick welcomed Mount’s involvement, noting it gives him another option in midfield as the team looks to build momentum against Ipswich Town.

Squad additions

United completed the signing of Carlos Baleba from Brighton & Hove Albion on Tuesday for a fee in the region of £70 million. The new midfielder arrived at Old Trafford with an ankle injury and is unlikely to feature in the immediate fixtures.

The club’s financial disclosures reveal the wages of every player at Manchester United, including Mason Mount and Casemiro, underscoring the scale of the squad’s payroll.

Behind the story

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