Chelsea have given Derby permission to field loan starlet Mason Mount when the two sides meet in the League Cup at the end of the month.
The Blues could have stopped Mount from appearing against them in the fourth round but have decided he can appear in the cup clash.
Mount starred in Derby's impressive penalty shootout win against Manchester United at Old Trafford in the third round and was given a senior England call up by Gareth Southgate this month.
The 19-year-old did not feature for the Three Lions but it was further recognition of his talent.
In allowing Mount and fellow loanee Fikayo Tomori to play, Chelsea have also given Derby boss Frank Lampard a huge favour.
A statement on Chelsea's official website read: 'Chelsea Football Club has today granted Derby County permission to select loanees Mason Mount and Fikayo Tomori for next week’s Carabao Cup fourth-round fixture.
'Unlike in the Premier League, EFL Cup rules allow for clubs in the competition to make such agreements for players to appear against their parent clubs.
'Mount and Tomori have been regulars for the Rams under Frank Lampard this season, and, after beating Manchester United at Old Trafford in the previous round, we believe the experience of facing top-level opposition once more will be of benefit to their on-going development at Derby.'
Mount has made 16 appearances for Derby since joining the Rams on loan while Tomori has featured in 15 games.
BORNWELLSHANUNU
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Yeah that's great
mrsymon
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anything for the legend, Frank lampard. ..
heritageboi
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Back to home
fambcis
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Great decision by the chelsea management. This will enhance good relationship between both clubs and its also a honour to Lampard. Its also good for the two players .
deabdeprsy
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Great decision taken by Chelsea club officials, let our loanee get more playing time to improve their skills and that can't give them the opportunity to win Chelsea. Defeat is their portion.
JoseMouChelsea
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I really want Real Madrid to take back Kovacic after this season just so Mount can take his place in the first team.
Better to take them in half season so that loftus cheek and barkley can play
JoseMouChelsea
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midestivah
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I love this decision, it will only better their development and give them more confidence to make impact and convince the coach they are ready
Galalook
4
I really want Real Madrid to take back Kovacic after this season just so Mount can take his place in the first team.
Opacity
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Good for Chelsea to let the kids play. Chance for Sarri to see them in full competition.
wepkl
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I like this the Chelsea management did very well to granted their legend his request. But all the same Derby can't escape defeat.
Itzfreeboy
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Mount please don’t score your club oo
Chetachukwu
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Nice