Michael Carrick, the manager of
"He got kicked," Carrick explained to the media. "We just wanted to be careful and look after him. We've been fortunate with injuries so far, so we wanted to proceed with caution."
Despite the injury, post-match footage showed Mount boarding the team bus without any visible knee support or protective boot, suggesting that the injury may not be severe.
Match Overview and Key Moments
During the match, United found themselves trailing 1-0 shortly after Mount's injury, with Ibrahim Mbaye scoring for PSG just two minutes into the game. This was particularly notable as the French side was missing several key players. However, United managed to equalize in the 32nd minute when Bryan Mbeumo scored, assisted by Amad Diallo after winning back possession.
In the second half, United faced additional injury concerns when veteran goalkeeper Tom Heaton suffered a right hamstring issue while attempting to clear the ball. Mbeumo nearly added a second goal for United, but PSG's goalkeeper Matvey Safonov made a crucial save. The match also featured a controversial moment when Safonov collided with Joshua Zirkzee outside the penalty area, an incident that could have resulted in a penalty in a competitive match.
Looking Ahead
As the match progressed, United had several late opportunities to score, with Fletcher, Shea Lacey, and captain Bruno Fernandes all coming close, showcasing promising chemistry with new signing Youri Tielemans. Carrick reflected positively on the match, stating, "I enjoyed it. It was a good challenge. Slightly different with the way they play. We should've scored more goals." He emphasized the importance of players learning to adapt and solve problems on the field, which he believes will prepare them for the upcoming season.
Manchester United has two more friendly matches scheduled, facing rivals Leeds in Dublin on August 12 and AC Milan in Wroclaw on August 15, before kicking off their
