Sky Sports share footage directly from Man Utd training with one key Red absent before season-opener

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·18 August 2026

Sky Sports share footage directly from Man Utd training with one key Red absent before season-opener

Manchester United are back at Carrington following the conclusion of their pre-season clashes and are undergoing preparations for Saturday’s season-opener.

The Red Devils kick off their 2026/2027 Premier League campaign away to Hull City in the early kick-off slot (12.30pm).

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Mason Mount misses training just four days before Hull trip

Sky Sports reporter Danyal Khan shared footage from the training ground this morning while confirming that both Benjamin Sesko and Matthijs de Ligt, who’ve been injured all summer, were with the group for today’s session.

However, Mason Mount was absent.

Benjamin Sesko and Matthijs de Ligt training with the group at Carrington this morning. No Mason Mount. #mufc
– Tuesday, 18 August 2026

He was withdrawn in the early stages of the Reds’ encounter with Paris Saint-Germain on August 8 after going down with an injury.

The midfielder was spotted walking freely post-match, but proceeded to miss the final two friendlies against Leeds United and AC Milan.

Now, it looks increasingly likely that Mount will be unavailable for matchday one.

Why Mount’s absence is a concern for United

Considering INEOS have added only two midfielders (Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans) to the squad, who, in theory, replace the released Casemiro and sidelined Manuel Ugarte, the last thing Michael Carrick needed was another layoff.

Of course, it isn’t guaranteed that Mount will be ruled out, but fans are understandably fearing the worst given his checkered fitness record.

Mason Mount is hitting some form for @ManUtd 🔥 His goal against Wolves was his second in his last three matches and third of the season.
– Tuesday, 9 December 2025

Since making the move from Stamford Bridge to Old Trafford in July 2023, the £55 million signing has racked up only 25 league starts in three seasons.

He has made 72 appearances in total across all competitions and, according to Transfermarkt, has missed 70 games through injury.

Supporters had been pinning their hopes on this finally being the year that Mount could prove his worth and be relied upon for the entirety of the term – and Carrick will undoubtedly be doing the same.