'I have lived disappointment after disappointment' - Reece James sends touching message of support to Mason Mount after former Chelsea team-mate's latest injury setback at Man Utd

Since Mount swapped Chelsea for United in 2023, the midfielder has had his fair share of injury issues. After coming off injured against Manchester City last weekend, the 25-year-old took to social media to say how "devastated" he was at this new blow. Blues captain and ex-team-mate James has also spent a long time on the sidelines, admitted he had lived through that "disappointment" and offered him words of encouragement.

In an Instagram post, Mount wrote: "Words can’t portray how devastated I’m feeling right now, you could probably see the look on my face when it happened. I knew what it meant. United fans, you may not know me too well yet, but one thing I can guarantee, I will never give up or lose faith. I've said this before, but I will continue to give everything, get through this tough period and won’t stop until that’s achieved."

Soon after, James posted an Instagram story that said: "Not many people understand what you’re going through but I have lived your disappointment after disappointment after disappointment. It’s real tough and lonely man! Speedy recovery and stay strong brother! I have no doubts you’ll be back to your best."

Mount came back from a hamstring problem earlier this season but will now spend "several weeks" out injured, said United head coach Ruben Amorim. While this is not a serious injury, these setbacks can really knock a player's confidence. Many will hope Mount and James are back playing soon, though.

While Mount and James try to come back to football soon, United host Bournemouth on Sunday and Chelsea are away to Everton on the same day in the Premier League.