Manchester United midfielder Mason Mount's injury return date revealed

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Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has received a boost regarding the fitness of star midfielder Mason Mount, who has been sidelined with an injury following the 2-1 defeat to Brighton.

Mount, who joined United from Chelsea for £55 million last summer, had started the season brightly but was forced out of action after just two Premier League appearances.

The 25-year-old featured in United's opening games against Fulham and Brighton, showing flashes of his quality. However, Mount sustained a muscle injury shortly after the Brighton match, adding to a string of setbacks he has faced since arriving at Old Trafford.

Early reports suggested that Mount would be out of action until at least early October, but recent updates indicate a faster recovery timeline.

According to the Manchester Evening News, the England international has resumed full training at Carrington, signaling that he is close to regaining full fitness.

Typically, a player's return to full training at United's facility indicates that they are nearing match readiness, and Mount could be available for selection in the coming weeks.

In a recent press conference ahead of Manchester United's Carabao Cup clash against Barnsley, ten Hag confirmed that Mount would not be fit to feature in the cup tie but revealed that the midfielder was making significant progress in his recovery.

While Mount is unlikely to be risked for United's upcoming Premier League match against Crystal Palace, his swift progress could see him return for the midweek European fixture against FC Twente.

Due to an injury-ridden campaign last season, Mount has now been seen as a new signing this season. His impact was also felt during the first two games where United looked to be more compact in the middle.

Now with the Champions League-winning midfielder all set to return in action, United will hope that Mount will continue his progress without any more struggle this season.