Jose Mourinho seems to be following Mason Mount’s development at Chelsea. He did not expect the young midfielder to skyrocket this fast.
Mount began to attract attention last season and has skyrocketed this season. He is a crucial figure in success The Blues won the Champions League, finished in the top four of the Premier League and reached the FA Cup final.
The 22-year-old midfielder made 54 appearances in all competitions, scoring nine goals and providing nine assists. Even when Chelsea experienced a mid-season change of manager from Frank Lampard to Thomas Tuchel, Mount’s position was not displaced.
Former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho also commented on Mount’s rise. According to him, it would not be possible without the great trust given by Lampard.
“To be honest, I watched him two seasons ago in his first Premier League match, Manchester United vs Chelsea at Old Trafford. And I saw his talent, but I didn’t see any maturity or consistency at that time,” Mourinho told reporters. The Times quoted Metro.
“I put a bit of a question mark, how long will it take this kid to develop and become a complete player. Turns out he didn’t take long.”
“I think he has to thank Frank (Lampard) because even with the results that weren’t pretty, he always kept faith in the boy. He gave him the amazing conditions to develop.”
“I believe he is an attacking character, a creative player. But he has tactical discipline. Mount is a player who puts the team first,” added the AS Roma coach.
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