Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick has confirmed that midfielder Mason Mount is unlikely to feature in Tuesday’s Premier League match against West Ham United.
Speaking at his pre‑match press conference, Carrick revealed that Mount is still recovering from injury and is expected to return for United’s subsequent fixture against Everton. “Mason will be probably not for Tuesday, probably after, but definitely going into the Everton game he’ll be back,” Carrick said.
Defender Matthijs de Ligt is also expected to miss the London trip, although Carrick noted his recovery is progressing positively. “We’ll see how he develops… he’s moving in the right direction, but Mason’s a little bit closer than him,” the United boss explained.
Meanwhile, Patrick Dorgu remains sidelined, but Carrick expressed optimism that the rest of the squad is in good shape ahead of what he described as “another test of character” in the capital.
United have enjoyed a strong run of form since Carrick returned as head coach, recording vital wins over city rivals Manchester City and Arsenal. The club currently sits 4th in the Premier League table with 44 points and will be aiming for a fifth consecutive victory on Tuesday.
