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Nov242020 by JBNo Comments

Mount rates Chelsea’s title chances & reveals advice from Thiago Silva

Premier League

Mason Mount is confident Chelsea can mount a serious and sustained title challenge this season but says he and his teammates cannot afford to get too ‘carried away’ at such an early stage of the campaign. Chelsea are unbeaten in their last nine matches in all competitions and currently sit third in the Premier League table after their victory against Newcastle at the weekend, just two points below Tottenham and Liverpool. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Asked whether Chelsea can compete for the title this campaign, Mount replied: ‘That’s always been our goal. ‘We know what we can achieve and we know the level of players in this group. ‘We can never be content with being at the top of the group in the Champions League and going to the top of the league a...

Nov232020 by JBNo Comments

Mason Mount reveals what he told Timo Werner after missing big chance vs Newcastle

Premier League

Mason Mount has revealed what he told Timo Werner after the striker missed a big chance in the first half of Chelsea’s 2-0 victory over Newcastle. Werner had an effort saved by Newcastle keeper Karl Darlow before missing another opportunity as Chelsea failed to add to the early own-goal in the first half at St James’ Park. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Werner’s frustrations continued after the break as he misjudged the weight of his pass to Hakim Ziyech when running through on goal. But Werner put his missed chances behind him with a solo run to set up Tammy Abraham, who scored from close range to double the blues’ lead and put the game beyond Newcastle's reach. Reflecting on Werner’s miss in the 30th minute, Mount told Chelsea’s official website: ...

Nov142020 by JBNo Comments

Arsenal legend explains why they need a player like Mason Mount

Premier League

Arsenal need a midfielder who can do the job of Chelsea star Mason Mount, says the gunners legend Lee Dixon. Arsenal are struggling for consistency this campaign, with a dreadful display in their last Premier League game as they were beaten 3-0 at home by Aston Villa. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); And that was their fourth defeat in the Premier League this season - this leaves them 11th in the table, with only nine goals scored in their eight matches to date. Arteta is struggling to get goals out of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Alexandre Lacazette and Willian, while the club's midfielders too have struggled for goals. Dixon feels Arsenal need a link between the midfield and the front three and has picked out Mason Mount as the kind of player they need ...

Nov132020 by JBNo Comments

‘It’s annoying’ – Jack Grealish defends underrated Chelsea star

Premier League

Jack Grealish has jumped to the defence of Mason Mount and find the regular comparisons between him and the Chelsea midfielder ‘annoying’. The Aston Villa playmaker has been in good form this campaign and appears to have won over England manager Gareth Southgate, who afforded the 25-year-old with a rare start against Ireland in Thursday’s friendly. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); And Grealish rewarded Southgate’s faith with a remarkable display, while Mount also featured prominently in their engine room. Southgate had previously suggested the two players might be incompatible but, on the evidence of last night's win at least, the two midfielders are capable of playing together. Mount has already cemented his place as a first team regular with Chelsea, ...

Nov102020 by JBNo Comments

Frank Lampard slams Chelsea star on touchline during Sheffield Utd victory

Premier League

Frank Lampard reportedly told Mason Mount to ‘stop f***ing about’ in the first half of Chelsea’s 4-1 victory over Sheffield United. Chelsea went a goal down after David McGoldrick’s early opener, but the blues were in front by half time with goals from Tammy Abraham and Ben Chilwell. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Thiago Silva and Timo Werner als0 scored in the second half to complete Chelsea’s win which has pushed the club up to fifth in the Premier League. But according to The Telegraph, Lampard was furious with Mount’s start to the match and told him to ‘stop f***ing about’ in possession. The report claims that Lampard also instructed Mason Mount to deliver the ball quicker to Hakim Ziyech and Reece James in wide positions. And this appeared to ...

Sep112020 by JBNo Comments

Frank Lampard responds to claims Mason Mount is unhappy with Kai Havertz signing

Premier League

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has rubbished claims that Mason Mount is unhappy about Chelsea's £70m signing of Kai Havertz. According to reports in Germany, Mount is unhappy about the increased competition at the club after the arrivals of Havertz and Ziyech. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But addressing the rumours, Lampard said: ‘I saw the story about Mason Mount and I know it was an absolute fabricated from somebody, particularly if it came from the German end. ‘I’m not sure if he has any relatives out there or friends he would talk to, it’s a strange angle for that to come from Mason. The new Chelsea players do represent a challenge for the club's academy graduates Mount, Tammy Abraham, Fikayo Tomori, Hudson-Odoi and Reece James. But Frank Lamp...

Sep62020 by JBNo Comments

Mason Mount’s father hits out ‘bulls***’ reports over Kai Havertz move to Chelsea

Premier League

Mason Mount’s father has blasted reports which claim that his son is unhappy after Chelsea’s decision to sign Leverkusen midfielder Kai Havertz this summer. Chelsea finally completed the deal to sign the Germany international from Bayer Leverkusen this week after several weeks of speculation. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Havertz’s transfer means that there will be more competition for a place in Chelsea’s midfield and attack this campaign after the arrivals of Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech this summer. And according to Bild, Mason Mount is unhappy with the signing of Havertz and is concerned he will lose his place in the side to the club-record signing. However, Mount’s father, Tony, has strongly denied those claims as he replied to the report abou...

Sep22020 by JBNo Comments

Mason Mount admits he couldn’t get near Thiago during Chelsea’s defeat to Bayern

Premier League

Mason Mount has admitted that Chelsea’s loss to Bayern Munich made him more determined to reach the level of players like Thiago Alcantara, who he says he ‘couldn’t get near’ during last campaign’s Champions League tie. The 21-year-old played every minute over the two legs as the blues were outclassed in a 7-1 aggregate defeat to Bayern Munich, the eventual winners of the Champions League. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Mount says Thiago's outstanding display came as a reality check and made him understand exactly what level he needs to take his game to compete with the best. Quizzed on whether he had played against anyone who made him think, ‘Wow, this guy is on another level’, Mount told SPORTbible: ‘The Champions League is on another level. The game...

Apr122020 by JBNo Comments

Declan Rice admits he would love to play with Mason Mount at Chelsea

Premier League

West Ham midfielder Declan Rice has conceded he would love to partner up with his childhood friend Mason Mount at club level amid rumours linking him with a transfer to Chelsea. According to reports, the Blues are considering making an offer for the England player, who has impressed for West Ham since breaking into the first team last campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Rice used to play alongside Mason Mount in Chelsea’s youth ranks but he was released by the club seven years ago but the player has conceded he wants to forge a partnership with Mount on the pitch again. De Rossi names two Man Utd players who were to ‘blame’ for him not joining club Lautaro Martinez’s agent hints at Barcelona move He told Copa90: “Yeah I’d love to, I’d l...

Mar312020 by JBNo Comments

Messi backs Chelsea’s Mason Mount ‘to be one of the best’

Premier League, La Liga

Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount has continued his rise to the top of the game after having praise heaped upon his shoulders by none other than Barcelona's Lionel Messi. Mount was enjoying a breakthrough campaign at Chelsea before the coronavirus shutdown, and it hasn't gone unnoticed throughout Europe. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Barca superstar Messi, widely renowned as the best to ever play football, is the latest to offer thoughts on England star after teaming up with Topps to create an exclusive pack of football cards. As reported by Football London, Lionel Messi picked Mount in his 'youth on the rise' category, before going on to heap praise on the midfielder. 'Having watched him play he has the potential to be one of the best,' Messi sai...