Manchester United fans received a significant boost today as midfielder Mason Mount returned to team training after being sidelined for three months due to a hamstring injury. The 25-year-old England international has been out of action since December 2024, when he suffered a serious leg injury during United’s 2-1 victory over Manchester City. His return to training marks a positive step forward for both the player and the club, which has been plagued by injuries this season.
Mount’s latest injury occurred just 14 minutes into the Manchester derby on December 15, 2024, forcing him off the pitch in visible distress. Initial fears suggested he could be out until March or even longer, with some reports indicating a potential absence of several months. However, inside sources have confirmed today that Mount has rejoined team training after 12 weeks, aligning with the timeline of a return in early March 2025. According to journalist Laurie Whitwell of The Athletic, while tomorrow’s Europa League clash against Real Sociedad may come too soon for Mount to feature, he is nearing a return to competitive action.
Since joining Manchester United from Chelsea in the summer of 2023, Mount’s time at Old Trafford has been marred by recurring injuries. In his first season with the club, he missed 31 of United’s 52 matches, and this season has been no different, with the midfielder managing only four Premier League starts before his latest setback. Despite these challenges, manager Ruben Amorim has consistently expressed his support for Mount, emphasizing his potential to thrive in United’s system once fully fit.
“I love that kid,” Amorim said in November 2024, shortly after taking charge of the club. “You can look in his eyes that he wants this so bad.” Following Mount’s December injury, Amorim pledged to use the recovery period to help the midfielder adapt to his tactical approach, stating, “What I can do is help Mase, to teach him how to play our game when he’s recovering.”
Mount himself has spoken candidly about the emotional toll of his injuries. In a December 2024 Instagram post, he described the setback as “devastating” but vowed to “never give up or lose faith” in his quest to return to his best. His determination has resonated with United fans, who are eager to see the versatile midfielder back in action.
While Mount’s return to training is a positive development, his reintegration into the first team will likely be gradual. Amorim has previously highlighted the challenges of managing players returning from long-term injuries, noting the lack of sufficient training time amidst a busy schedule. “The worst part is that we don’t have time to train like we should do when you are recovering from a lot of injuries,” he said in December.