Manchester United get double injury boost as pair return to training before Hull clash

De Ligt, meanwhile, has not seen any competitive action since November 2025, when he suffered a back problem which ultimately required surgery.But the Dutch defender was also out on the grass at Carrington on Tuesday as he builds his way back to full fitness.Injury-plagued midfielder Mason Mount, though, is a major doubt for the Hull match after missing the training session.United boss Michael Carrick had said Mount’s absence from their last two friendly games was precautionary after he picked up what the club has described as a knock against Paris St Germain on August 8.He has missed two matches since then, though, and it remains unclear whether that was a precautionary move or if the issue is more serious than first thought.It is another frustrating setback for Mount, who has struggled for fitness since joining United from Chelsea in 2023. He had impressed in a deeper midfield role alongside Andrey Santos in the early days of the summer, but it now seems fans will have to wait to see the new partnership in competitive action.The Red Devils will definitely be without midfielder Manuel Ugarte, who sustained knee ligament damage playing for Uruguay at the World Cup and is due to miss much of the coming campaign.Additional reporting: Press Association