Chelsea captain Reece James has reached out to Mason Mount via social media after the Manchester United midfielder suffered another injury.
James knows the struggle of chronic fitness problems, as does his former Chelsea team-mate. The England international has played more games alongside his compatriot (157) than any other player in an injury-riddled career.
The buccaneer right back has just been back to training after nursing a hamstring complaint. As James approaches his return, the United boss Ruben Amorim has confirmed that Mount would be out for “several weeks” after he was stopped 14 minutes into last weekend’s Manchester derby.
After the extent of Mount’s firing was revealed, James publicly supported his close friend. “Not many people understand what you’re going through, but I’ve experienced disappointment after disappointment after disappointment,” the advocate wrote. Instagram. “He’s a very tough and lonely man! Get well soon and stay strong bro! I have no doubt you’ll be back to your best.”
Mount has been beset by long injury lay-offs since leaving Stamford Bridge Manchester United in the summer of 2023. Amorim’s recent arrival, which coincided with his return to fitness, offered the England midfielder a chance to revitalize his career. The The Portuguese coach has been full of praise for Mounthailing it as “perfect” for their 3-4-2-1 system.
However, misfortune has struck again. Mount delivered a message of his own Instagram this week, writing: “Words can’t express how devastated I feel right now, you could probably see my face when it happened. I knew what I meant.
“United fans, you may not know me too well yet, but one thing I can guarantee you, I will never give up or lose faith.
“I’ve said it before, but I’m going to keep giving it my all, get through this difficult period and I won’t stop until I get it.”
