Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim don confirm say Mason Mount pick injury during their narrow 1-0 win against Newcastle United on Friday night.
The Red Devils mark Boxing Day with hard-earned victory against the Magpies, as Patrick Dorgu first-half goal make the difference for Old Trafford. The win sweet United fans, especially considering the injury wahala wey already full ground before kickoff.
United enter the match with depleted squad, as key players like Bruno Fernandes and Kobbie Mainoo no available. But things still worse when Mason Mount no return for second half after interval.
After the match, Amorim explain wetin happen to the England midfielder. Speaking to reporters, the Portuguese coach talk say:
“He feel something for half time. He wan play second half but we no fit afford lose more players.”
The decision to withdraw Mount na precautionary move, but United fans dey already worried, considering the midfielder poor injury history since e arrive Old Trafford.
Mount don start only 13 Premier League games across the last two seasons, and supporters go dey hope say this latest setback no serious and no go sideline am for long.
Manchester United Injury Update: Why Ruben Amorim Need New Signings
As e stand, Manchester United dey fifth for Premier League table with 29 points. Even though teams like Liverpool fit overtake dem before weekend end, United still dey decent position to challenge for top four.
However, when you look the squad depth, Champions League qualification go tough ask. Amorim dey manage serious limitations, especially for midfield and defence.
Bryan Mbeumo and Amad Diallo dey away on Africa Cup of Nations duty, removing pace and attacking options from the squad. For midfield, Casemiro and Manuel Ugarte na the only senior options available for selection at the moment.
Defensively, things no better. Harry Maguire and Matthijs De Ligt both dey treatment table, forcing Amorim to manage minutes carefully and avoid further injuries.
United don recently get linked with Everton midfielder James Garner, but even if that deal happen, e go be surprise if the club survive January with just one new signing.
The current situation dey clearly show say Amorim need reinforcements sharp sharp if United wan maintain momentum and stay competitive for top four race.
Liverpool, Man United and Chelsea: Who Go Finish Fourth?
Even though clubs like Crystal Palace and Sunderland deserve respect for their form, the realistic battle for Champions League football dey likely between Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea.
Liverpool dey currently unbeaten in six games, but injury problems don spread across their squad. If the situation worsen, the Reds fit hit crisis point before season end.
Chelsea, on the other hand, get the deepest squad among the three. But Enzo Maresca side no dey consistent at all. One week dem look dangerous, next week dem dey drop points anyhow.
The Blues almost certain to spend big money during the winter transfer window. Because of that, if United or Liverpool wan beat Chelsea to fourth place, dem go need match that ambition with serious January spending.
For Manchester United, the message clear: injuries dey pile up, squad thin, and time no dey on their side. Without smart recruitment, even the strong Boxing Day win fit no be enough to carry dem into Champions League next season.
