Mason Mount had become a key player for Chelsea, but has seen his role reduced by Thomas Tuchel this season.
Thomas Tuchel has been hit by a devastating transfer blow
with Mason Mount reportedly growing ‘frustrated’ at Chelsea. Mount had become a
key player under Frank Lampard before the Englishman was sacked, with Tuchel
also making him a first-choice member of his starting line-up in his first six
months at Stamford Bridge.
But in the German’s first full campaign
in charge, Mount has found himself slipping down the pecking order.
He started the first three Premier League games, before
being benched for the win over Aston Villa and hauled off at half-time in the
trip to Tottenham.
Since that win over Spurs, Mount has started just two of
Chelsea’s seven top-flight games, having struggled to recreate his form from
previous campaigns.
His hat-trick against Norwich City
remains his only goals in any competition this season, with the 22-year-old
having notched only two assists on top of that.
With Mount struggling to create chances, Tuchel has opted to
give his other attacking options a chance to shine.
Mason Mount ‘prepared
to leave’ Chelsea in devastating blow to Thomas Tuchel (Image: Getty Images)
But Tuchel’s decision has reportedly had a negative impact on
Mount, who is thought to be growing increasingly frustrated with his role.
According to the Daily Star, Mount is feeling ‘under appreciated’
at Stamford Bridge due to the way he is treated compared to the club’s other
big-name stars.
The midfielder is said to believe that he is still being treated
as a youth team player, despite having become one of the Blues’ most important
stars.
The report quotes a source who is close to Mount’s camp, who has
revealed the England international’s frustrations.
Mount believes he is
still being treated like a youth team player (Image: Express Sport)
“Mason is a top lad and thought of well within Chelsea, and is
popular with the team. But he isn’t feeling appreciated anymore,” the source
told the Star.
“He’s been at Chelsea since he was a tiny lad, but despite coming
up through the academy, he doesn’t feel like he gets the same treatment or
recognition as players bought in for big money.”
Tuchel must act quickly to quell those frustrations, with the Star
claiming that Mount would be ‘prepared to leave’ if the issues are not settled.
He still has nearly three years remaining on his contract, which he signed when he returned from a loan spell at Derby County.
Tuchel has work to do
to convince Mount to stay (Image: Getty Images)
That deal sees him earn £75,000 a week, which makes him one of the
lowest earners among Tuchel’s squad.
Chelsea opened talks over a new deal for Mount in September, but
there is no sign yet that they are progressing.
If he did depart, Liverpool would appear to be his preferred
destination, with the Blues star having previously spoken highly of Reds boss
Jurgen Klopp.
“I spoke to a couple of the boys about playing there and they say
it is unbelievable,” Mount has said in the past
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