Manchester United Team News
Carrick gave an update on both Mason Mount and Matthijs de Ligt, ahead of the visit of the Eagles.
"Mason is getting closer really," explained Carrick. "He’s on the grass and he’s getting closer, he’s looking to train and be in around it pretty soon.
"He’s getting close. He’s just had to be patient really and he’s a big player so we’re looking after him, making sure he’s ready for a big finish to the season. The good news is he’s getting really close.
"Matthijs, he’s had a back issue, which has been a little bit slower to progress really. It’s something we’ve been working through and he’s getting there. He’s in the right direction but, as I said, he’s just a little bit further behind.
"It’s one of those things that’s disappointing but it’s just a part of football unfortunately, so we’ll get him back when we can.
"It’s just the nature of the injury and the issue in the back. It’s a difficult one to pin down, especially time-wise. He’s definitely improving, so that’s a good thing and we’re just working towards that really. There’s not much more I can give at this stage."
Their Season So Far...
Coming into the reverse fixture between the sides at the end of November, the Red Devils had just lost 1-0 at home to Everton and all was not well. 10th in the league, they had already lost four games and only narrowly beaten Burnley and a Chelsea side who had their goalkeeper sent off after five minutes.