Manchester United have been handed a double injury scare as Mason Mount and Tom Heaton were both forced off against Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday.
After discussions with coaches on the touchline, Mount was withdrawn and walked down the tunnel towards the dressing rooms. Tyler Fletcher replaced him.
Mount's time at Man Utd has been heavily hampered by fitness issues, being restricted to just 31 league appearances - many of them as a substitute - during his first two seasons.
The England international had looked to put some of his injury woes behind him with an extended run in the team at the start of last season, but was struck down with a hamstring injury to restrict him to just 12 league starts.
The 27-year-old has missed around 400 days on the sidelines since joining from Chelsea in 2023.
Mountâs latest woes will be a reminder to manager Michael Carrick that extra cover in midfield if likely required this season.
Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos have been signed for a combined ÂŁ90million, but Casemiroâs exit and Manuel Ugarteâs injury mean Man Utd have not been able to boost their midfield depth.
Man Utd were 1-0 down to PSG at the time of Mountâs injury, having gone behind in the second minute through an Ibrahim Mbaye goal.
After discussions with coaches on the touchline, Mount was withdrawn and walked down the tunnel towards the dressing rooms. Tyler Fletcher replaced him.
Mount's time at Man Utd has been heavily hampered by fitness issues, being restricted to just 31 league appearances - many of them as a substitute - during his first two seasons.
The England international had looked to put some of his injury woes behind him with an extended run in the team at the start of last season, but was struck down with a hamstring injury to restrict him to just 12 league starts.
The 27-year-old has missed around 400 days on the sidelines since joining from Chelsea in 2023.
Mountâs latest woes will be a reminder to manager Michael Carrick that extra cover in midfield if likely required this season.
Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos have been signed for a combined ÂŁ90million, but Casemiroâs exit and Manuel Ugarteâs injury mean Man Utd have not been able to boost their midfield depth.
Man Utd were 1-0 down to PSG at the time of Mountâs injury, having gone behind in the second minute through an Ibrahim Mbaye goal.
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