After returning to grass training at Carrington on Wednesday, Mason Mount gave Manchester United a much-needed lift.

After missing the previous nine games due to a calf ιnjury, which he sustained five weeks ago, Mount is following an individual training regimen in the hopes of making a return to play early in the new year.

After joining United from Chelsea for £60 million in the summer, the 24-year-old has had a disappointing start, appearing in just 12 games and failing to score a goal.

Mount’s struggles have been emblematic of United’s оffensive struggles this season. However, in United’s 2-1 second-half victory over Aston Villa on Boxing Day, Erik ten Hag’s team finally came alive, with goals from Rasmus Hojlund (his first in the Premier League), Alejandro Garnacho (two), and Marcus Rashford (on fire again).

Not at all, Hojlund shot down rumors that he was relieved of any responsibility. You could tell I was relieved to win the match and take all three points at home against a strong opponent by the expression on my face as I celebrated. “I am a fortunate and content man.”

Mount trained alone in the rain on Wednesday morning while the rest of the team recovered following their incredible comeback victory over Aston Villa.

The poor beginning to his time in red has left him looking for a fresh start at Old Trafford.

This October, Ten Hag expressed his self-assuredness by saying, “I believe in every game, our game would benefit from Mason Mount,”

I am not worried about getting him lined up. There were many of games in which he came off the bench or started.

Some of United’s injured players are expected to return in January, which might give fans even more reason to cheer.

In addition to Casemiro, United will be welcoming back Amad Diallo, Luke Shaw, Lisandro Martinez, Harry Maguire, Tyrell Malacia, and Victor Lindelof in the near future.