“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.”
