Chelsea captain Reece James has reached out to Mason Mount via social media after the Manchester United midfielder was hit by another injury.
James knows the struggle of chronic fitness concerns, as does his former Chelsea team-mate. of England the international has played more games alongside his compatriot (157) than any other player in an injury-riddled career.
The right back has only been eased back into training after nursing a muscular complaint. As James nears his return, United's manager Ruben Amorim confirmed that Mount would be out for “a few weeks” after he pulled 14 minutes in last weekend's Manchester derby.
After the extent of Mount's break was revealed, James offered public support for his close friend. “Not many people understand what you're going through, but I've lived through disappointment after disappointment after disappointment,” the defender wrote. Instagram. “It's real and lonely man! Get well soon and stay strong bro! I have no doubt you'll be back to your best.”
Mount has been plagued by lengthy injury lay-offs since leaving Stamford Bridge Manchester United in the summer of 2023. Amorim's latest arrival, which coincided with his return to fitness, offered the England midfielder a chance to revive his career. of The Portuguese coach has been full of praise for Mounthailing him as “perfect” for his 3-4-2-1 system.
However, disaster has struck again. Mount gave a post of his own Instagram this week, writing: “Words can't portray how devastated I feel right now, you can probably see the look on my face when it happened. I knew what he meant.
“United fans, you may not know me very well yet, but one thing I can guarantee, I will never give up or lose faith.
“I have said this before, but I will continue to give everything, get through this difficult period and I will not stop until this is achieved.”