Manchester United have suffered a big injury blow during a pre-season friendly against Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) as midfielder Mason Mount was forced off in the first half.
Mount has been a key man for United during their pre-season friendlies so far. But the midfielder was replaced by Tyler Fletcher in the 20th minute of the match in Gothenburg on Saturday afternoon, ramping up Michael Carrick side's pursuit of a third midfield signing in the summer transfer window.
He was able to jog off the pitch before he was assessed by United medical staff on the touchline. The severity of the injury was unclear
He was able to jog off the pitch before speaking to the United medical staff on the touchline. The severity of the injury was unclear and his departure may have simply been a precautionary measure.
Things went from bad to worse in the second half when Tom Heaton, a veteran goalkeeper, was also replaced by Dermot Mee as he was seen clutching his hamstring.
Manchester United came from behind to draw their pre-season friendly 1-1 against UEFA Champions League winners at Nya Ullevi.
The first half of the match was an exciting affair after PSG scored the opener through Ibrahim Mbaye in the second minute, which was equalised by Bryan Mbeumo in the 32nd minute.
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia showed his class with a lovely ball around the corner for Dro Fernandez to swing a low cross in from the left.
Fernandez's cross beat the sliding Ayden Heaven, and 18-year-old striker Mbaye buried the chance at the far post.
United responded brilliantly when Cameroon's Mbeumo scored a stunner.
A goal made in West Africa, as Ivorian international Amad Diallo won the ball and carried it bravely before finding Mbeumo to the left of the box.
Mbeumo set himself with one touch, then fired a shot across the keeper into the far corner.
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