Man Utd boss Tten Hag reveals Mount has suffered yet another injury setback
MANCHESTER UNITED boss Erik ten Hag revealed Mason Mount has suffered yet another injury setback.
However, Ten Hag, 54, also confirmed that Scott McTominay, Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford have returned to training.
That means the United trio could be part of Sunday's Premier League crunch clash against Arsenal at Old Trafford.
But the same doesn't go for Mount who sustained a "very unlucky" injury that adds to his fitness woes.
And the versatile midfielder isn't the only one whose problems have extended with Luke Shaw suffering a setback to his recovery from a muscle problem.
Ten Hag said: "Mason Mount has suffered a new injury and he won’t be available.
“Luke Shaw has also suffered a set-back in his recovery”.
Mount joined United from Chelsea last summer following a £60million deal with Chelsea.
However, the England international has since been plagued with a series of injuries.
Mount was sidelined for four months with a calf injury he suffered in November.
That has limited the attacking midfielder to a mere 19 appearances across all competitions on his debut campaign with United.
Ten Hag has been dealing with a general injury crisis throughout the entirety of this turbulent season.
The Dutch tactician still has Tyrell Malacia, Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane in the treatment room.
Malacia hasn't played a single game this term due to a knee injury, Martinez suffered a calf injury in March shortly after his return to full fitness while Varane is treating a muscle problem.
Ten Hag, though, revealed Martinez has asked to play against Arsenal but he won't risk him.
Ten Hag added: “Lisandro Martínez is desperate to play, he wanted to play vs Arsenal but it’s too early.
“I'd never gamble with a player's fitness. It's about them
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