Headline: Michael Carrick Urges Caution After Mason Mount’s Injury Scare in Friendly Against PSG
Michael Carrick acknowledged the need for caution with Mason Mount after the England midfielder raised concerns regarding an injury during Manchester United’s friendly draw with Paris St Germain.
Since his £55 million transfer from Chelsea three years ago, Mount has struggled with injuries, appearing in only 25 Premier League matches for United.
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The 27-year-old has shown promise in a central midfield position under Carrick this pre-season, prompting discussions about whether United might reconsider additional signings for that role.
However, Mount played just 18 minutes in Saturday’s 1-1 tie against the European champions in Gothenburg before being substituted for Scotland’s Tyler Fletcher.
“He (Mount) got kicked. We just wanted to be careful and look after him,” Carrick informed reporters in Sweden.
“We’ve been fortunate with injuries up to now, so we wanted to take precautions.”
Post-match footage revealed Mount walking freely to the United bus without a protective boot or knee brace.
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United experienced a rude awakening within the first two minutes of the match when Liverpool target Ibrahim Mbaye capitalized on lax defending to score for PSG.
Bryan Mbeumo scored the equaliser for Manchester United against PSG (Getty)
Bryan Mbeumo equalized for United in the 32nd minute following impressive play from Amad Diallo, marking Mbeumo’s third goal in two games after his double against Atletico Madrid.
United is set to face Leeds in a friendly in Dublin on Wednesday before taking on AC Milan and their former manager Ruben Amorim the following Saturday.
The Red Devils will kick off their Premier League season at Hull on August 22.
Michael Carrick admitted he had to be “careful” with Mason Mount after the England midfielder handed Manchester United an injury scare in their friendly draw with Paris St Germain.
Mount has had a torrid time with injuries since signing from Chelsea in a £55m deal three years ago, starting only 25 Premier League games for United in that time.
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The 27-year-old has been successfully deployed by Carrick in a central midfield role during pre-season, leading to speculation that United may not make another expected signing in that department.
But Mount played only 18 minutes of Saturday’s 1-1 draw against the European champions in Gothenburg before being replaced by Scotland international Tyler Fletcher.
“He (Mount) got kicked. We just wanted to be careful and look after him,” United head coach Carrick told reporters in Sweden.
“We’ve been lucky with injuries so far, so we wanted to be careful.”
Post-match video footage showed Mount walking freely on to the United bus without the aid of a protective boot or knee support.
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United were stunned within two minutes at the Ullevi Stadium when Liverpool target Ibrahim Mbaye punished slack marking to put PSG ahead.
Bryan Mbeumo scored the equaliser for Manchester United against PSG (Getty)
Bryan Mbeumo fired United level after 32 minutes following good work from Amad Diallo, the Cameroon forward’s third goal in two games after his match-winning double against Atletico Madrid.
United meet Leeds in a Dublin friendly on Wednesday before coming up against AC Milan and their former manager Ruben Amorim next Saturday.
The Red Devils open their Premier League campaign at Hull on 22 August.
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