Overview
- Mount started Manchester United’s friendly with Paris Saint-Germain in Gothenburg on Saturday and was forced off within 20 minutes after appearing to limply pull up.
- He spoke with United’s medical staff at the touchline and was substituted by academy midfielder Tyler Fletcher before heading down the tunnel.
- Manchester United have not confirmed the nature or severity of the problem and will assess Mount before issuing any recovery timeline or availability update.
- The setback interrupts Mount’s pre-season preparation and raises fresh questions over his ability to build fitness for United’s early fixtures, including games against Leeds and AC Milan before the Premier League opener at Hull City.
- Mount’s move from Chelsea in 2023 has been repeatedly disrupted by injuries, costing him many days sidelined and high‑profile tournaments, and pundits say this season could be decisive for his United career while transfer speculation continues.