Erik ten Hag confirms a new Manchester United injury, but three stars are in the fight to face Arsenal
Mason Mount has been ruled out of Manchester United's match against Arsenal due to injury, dealing a blow to Erik ten Hag.
Although the Dutchman has declared that three of his stars are in contention to face the Premier League title contenders at Old Trafford on Sunday.
Mount's summer signing, who arrived from Chelseahas suffered another setback just days after making his first Premier League start since October in the 4-0 defeat against Crystal Palace.
Mount He was injured in training on Thursday and United Manager Ten Hag has confirmed that the 25-year-old will not take part in their next match.
Although the England international's problem is not believed to be serious and he is expected to be fit to face Brighton in the final game of the campaign.
Speaking to the club's internal press team, the Dutch He said: “It's a minor problem. So he definitely won't be out for the whole season. I think within a couple of days he'll be back.”
“Maybe Newcastle (next Wednesday) is too short, but I think he can be available for Brighton.”
Elsewhere, left-back Luke Shaw also suffered a setback in his recovery from a hamstring strain, but there are hopes he can return in time for the FA Cup final on May 25.
But there is good news for United with Bruno Fernandes, Scott McTominay and Mark Rashford in the fight to return for the clash at Old Trafford.
Ten Hag said in his pre-match press conference: “Rashy trained this morning and we have to see how he recovers from this.
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“But I think he looks pretty good and I hope that tomorrow he can do the next training and then see if he is available for Sunday.”
Before adding: “Bruno was on the pitch and Scott McTominay was on the pitch, so some players are coming back.”
Meanwhile, Lisandro Martínez this week begged Ten Hag to play against Arsenal despite not being ready to return from a calf strain.
Although the former Ajax coach has insisted the World Cup winner is not yet ready to return to action.
He commented: (Martínez) is desperate to play, he misses it a lot, the team missed him.
“He wants to play, but he had three injuries throughout the season and now he is almost there, injury free, at the end of the healing process, but now he has to return to team training and games.
“I will never bet with a player, ever. It's about them, it's about their future.
“That is the most important thing in their careers and I have to take responsibility for it. The club is the most important thing, but the safety and health of the player is of a high level.”
