Manchester United injury update: Mason Mount, Matthijs de Ligt and Patrick Dorgu latest

Michael Carrick is hopeful of welcoming key reinforcements back into the Manchester United squad in the coming weeks, with Mason Mount and Matthijs de Ligt both edging closer to a return as the Red Devils’ momentum continues.

United made it four Premier League wins in a row with a controlled 2–0 victory over Tottenham at Old Trafford, a run achieved despite Carrick working around several notable absentees. With demanding fixtures against West Ham and Everton approaching, any fitness boost could prove decisive in the club’s push for Champions League qualification.

Below is the latest Manchester United injury update, including return timelines and Carrick’s most recent comments.

Mason Mount has endured another frustrating stop-start season, with his most recent absence confirmed when he was omitted from the squad to face Fulham in January.

Carrick later revealed the midfielder had picked up a minor training issue and suggested the setback would not keep him out for long. That optimism remains.

Speaking ahead of Tottenham’s visit, Carrick said: “He’s not too far away. We’re hopeful it won’t be too long.”

Mount was not risked against Spurs but is pushing to be involved either in Tuesday’s trip to West Ham or the subsequent league clash with Everton.

Potential return date: 23 February vs Everton (A)

Matthijs de Ligt has now been sidelined for almost three months after suffering a lower back injury during United’s 2–1 win over Crystal Palace in late November.

Initial expectations of a quick return under former manager Ruben Amorim proved optimistic, but Carrick has delivered a more encouraging update on the Dutchman’s recovery.

“Matta is working his way back, taking good steps, improving and being really positive,” Carrick explained. “Hopefully it won’t be too long.”

While De Ligt has yet to resume full training, the tone suggests a return before the season’s decisive final stretch remains possible.

Potential return date: March / April

Patrick Dorgu had emerged as one of the early beneficiaries of Carrick’s appointment, impressing on the left flank and scoring a standout goal in the 3–2 win over Arsenal.

That momentum was halted when Dorgu pulled up with a hamstring problem late in that match and was forced off.

Carrick confirmed the injury is more serious than first hoped.

“Pat, unfortunately, is going to be out for a period of time,” he said. “At the moment, it is looking a little bit more of a serious note. A few weeks out. How many weeks? We will have to wait and see.”

Reports have suggested a recovery period of around ten weeks, which would rule Dorgu out until early April if confirmed.

Potential return date: April

Manchester United travel to West Ham on Tuesday before facing Everton days later, with Carrick hoping at least one of his injured players can return to the matchday squad soon. With the Champions League race tightening, timely recoveries could shape the final run-in.

Which return would make the biggest difference for Manchester United’s top-four push — Mount’s creativity or De Ligt’s defensive stability?