Mason Mount injured in Manchester United preseason friendly vs PSG

Manchester United midfielder Mason Mount was forced off with an injury just 20 minutes into a preseason friendly against Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday, raising fresh concerns about his fitness ahead of the new campaign. The 27-year-old was replaced by Tyler Fletcher during the match in Gothenburg, Sweden, after appearing to suffer a problem with his foot.

Mount, who has been a standout performer for United during preseason, was seen speaking at length with the club's medical staff on the touchline before heading down the tunnel. The nature and severity of the injury have not yet been confirmed, and the club is expected to assess the midfielder before providing an update on his recovery timeline. While the substitution was made as a precaution, the setback is an unwelcome development for both player and club.

The injury is the latest in a series of fitness issues that have plagued Mount since his £60 million move from Chelsea in 2023. Across three seasons at Old Trafford, he has been limited to just 72 appearances, spending more than 300 days on the sidelines. His availability was also affected at international level, with injuries contributing to his absence from Euro 2024 and...