Mount set to miss Man Utd's Dublin game with Leeds

What the report says

Manchester United midfielder Mason Mount is expected to miss Wednesday’s pre-season match against Leeds at Croke Park in Dublin, according to BBC Sport Football. The report says Mount was substituted early in Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Paris Saint-Germain after being kicked on the foot, and he has not trained since. Head coach Michael Carrick described the change as precautionary, but the player is now considered unlikely to feature.

Mount had been one of United’s more impressive performers across the opening three pre-season fixtures, playing in a midfield number eight role. BBC Sport also noted that new signing Andrey Santos had been operating just behind him. The article does not say the injury is serious, but it leaves his availability for United’s final pre-season game against AC Milan in doubt.

The timing matters because United are using a six-day training camp in the Republic of Ireland to prepare for the new season. The BBC report also says Lisandro Martinez, Marcus Rashford and Kobbie Mainoo have trained this week, although it is unclear whether they will be ready to face Leeds. The game at Croke Park is significant as it will be the first time two English club sides have played at the stadium, which is best known as the home of the Gaelic Athletic Association.