Mount forced off by 'issue' in his third start

UNITED midfielder Mason Mount was forced off with an “issue” in their 2-1 Premier League defeat to Brighton.

- SAMUEL LUCKHURST

Mount started for the third game running and excelled during the first half but was replaced by Joshua Zirkzee at the interval.

United manager Erik ten Hag is unsure how severe Mount’s problem is. “It was forced,” Ten Hag said. “He had an issue, he mentioned an issue and I didn’t want to take a risk. I don’t know how much of a worry it is in this moment.

“But we have a good bench. If you can bring Zirkzee and don’t hesitate, bring him off and you bring a player who has an impact and we see Josh had a great game.”