Mason Mount Set to Miss Manchester United's Friendly Against Leeds

Mason Mount, Manchester United's midfielder, is expected to miss the team's friendly game against Leeds in Dublin due to an injury sustained in the early minutes of their draw with Paris St-Germain in Gothenburg.

Injury Update

Mount was kicked on the foot during the game against PSG and has not trained since the incident. The 27-year-old was outstanding in United's first three pre-season games, operating in the number eight role, with new signing Andrey Santos just behind. However, his injury has put his availability for the upcoming games into question.

Training and Availability

Argentina defender Lisandro Martinez has trained since his arrival at United's six-day camp in the Republic of Ireland, having picked up an injury in the first half of the World Cup final. England duo Marcus Rashford and Kobbie Mainoo have also trained this week, although it is not known whether head coach Michael Carrick will feel they have had sufficient time on the training pitch to feature against Leeds.

Historic Game

The game between Manchester United and Leeds will be the first time two English association football teams will have played at Croke Park, the historic home of the Gaelic Athletic Association. This will be a significant moment for both teams and their fans, and it will be interesting to see how they perform in this unique setting.

Uncertainty Surrounding Mount's Availability

It is not known whether Mount will be available for Saturday's final pre-season game against Ruben Amorim's AC Milan in Wroclaw on Saturday. His injury has put a question mark over his participation in the game, and fans will be eagerly waiting for an update on his status.

Training and Preparation

The team's training and preparation will be crucial in the coming days, as they look to get back to full strength and fitness. The players who have trained this week, including Martinez, Rashford, and Mainoo, will be looking to make an impact in the game against Leeds and prove their worth to the coaching staff.

Conclusion

Mason Mount's injury has put a setback for Manchester United, but the team remains confident in their ability to perform well in the upcoming games. The friendly against Leeds will be an important test for the team, and fans will be eagerly waiting to see how they perform in this historic game.