Mount returned to United team training this week after three months out with a hamstring injury suffered against Man City in December.

Manchester United have welcomed Mason Mount back to team training for the first time this year following a three-month injury absence since the Manchester derby

Mount is not expected to face Real Sociedad on Thursday but is nearing a return to action after a three-month absence.

Ruben Amorim has reiterated his belief in Mason Mount ahead of the midfielder’s return to action.Mount has struggled since he joined Man United from Chelsea for a £55 million fee two summers ago.

Speaking ahead of Manchester United's upcoming Premier League fixture vs Leicester City, Ruben Amorim spoke on possible injury returns for two midfielders.

Manchester United hope to have Harry Maguire and Mason Mount back to face Leicester City in the Premier League this weekend, while Kobbie Mainoo is on course to return after the March international break.

Ruben Amorim said it would be “perfect” if Mason Mount could make a five-minute comeback at Leicester on Sunday. The midfielder has missed Manchester United’s last 20 games with a hamstring injury and was named by co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe as one of the club’s biggest earners who was unavailable to the Amorim.