Former Tottenham Hotspur striker and now talkSPORT pundit Darren Bent has been left worried by Chelsea star Mason Mount's form this season.
Mount has been one of Chelsea's most outstanding players in recent years. He won the Blues' player of the year for two consecutive years.
That said, the 23-year-old is yet to score a goal or provide an assist after eight games this season.
Mount used to be a favorite of former manager Thomas Tuchel. The German coach was shockingly sacked on September 7 after the London-based side lost 1- to Dinamo Zagreb in the UEFA Champions League.
Graham Potter, the former Brighton & Hove Albion manager, took over as the new manager and is a big admirer of Mount.
However, former Aston Villa striker Bent is concerned about Mount's form this season as he told talkSPORT:
"Mason Mount, not been good this season at all by his own standards. He had a good season last season, not been great this season."
Despite his recent dip in form, Mount has been called up by England manager Gareth Southgate for the Three Lions' upcoming Nations League fixtures. Here's what Bent had to say about that:
“Gareth [Southgate] has called him up, that one I get because at least he’s actually playing… Even though he’s not playing as well as he can do, at least he’s match ready.”
Mount was in magnificent form last season as the youngster scored 13 goals and provided 16 assists in 53 games for the Blues. Despite being only 23, the midfielder has already made 168 appearances for the Blues.
Chelsea manager Graham Potter was happy with his team's performance despite draw in first game
Chelsea drew 1-1 against Red Bull Salzburg in the Champions League in Graham Potter's first game as the manager.
The Englishman was happy with his team's efforts and pointed out the acute tactical aspects of their game after the match. The 47-yeara-old stated:
"I thought we got Raheem into some good situations and Reece as well down that side. Mason, too and we scored a good goal. Then they defended well, blocked, and their goalkeeper made some good saves. We can improve as well, but like I said, how the boys approached the game, I am really, really happy." (h/t football.london)
Chelsea's Premier League clash against Liverpool has been postponed. So, the Blues will next be in action away against Crystal Palace on October 1.
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victoremy
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Very poor
Nozbelpuz
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His lightning run had slowed.
change in tactics is the reason Sterling change Chelsea a little bit, mount playing from right don't have that impact as mount playing from left, with see his impact and chance create during our last UCL game, he is a guy that loves to turn and use his right foot to create or shot, playing from right limited those ability
Nozbelpuz
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how did they keep destroying them? so u think English man city players don't have bad times? I hope yoy know Griellish is having a worse season than Mount, there was a time stone had his
plz help me and tell him
Nozbelpuz
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overrated eney coach really on Mount he we get sack. what is the end of lampard and Tuchel. even if Potter countinue start him Sooner or potter we get sack until he bench overrated mount
Chelsea have history of sacking coach so rest right now we can't do without him
Harkdem
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He’ll bounce back..💯
ismab1000
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overrated mount
overrated eney coach really on Mount he we get sack. what is the end of lampard and Tuchel. even if Potter countinue start him Sooner or potter we get sack until he bench overrated mount
pebcilmnps
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mount is the reason why Chelsea is losing games this season ure right
Razacnors
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you simply don't know the meaning of the word u said, stats don't lie, he's not the best but he is not overrated, he's played under 2 different managers at Chelsea and never lost his place and playing under the 3rd one now, so know meaning of ur words before using them
overrated rest
zebaelmy
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His lightning run had slowed.
midestivah
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English players will always be English players. the media keeps destroying them. Guardiola is one of the coaches that would never let the media get rid of his players.
how did they keep destroying them? so u think English man city players don't have bad times? I hope yoy know Griellish is having a worse season than Mount, there was a time stone had his
midestivah
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overrated mount
you simply don't know the meaning of the word u said, stats don't lie, he's not the best but he is not overrated, he's played under 2 different managers at Chelsea and never lost his place and playing under the 3rd one now, so know meaning of ur words before using them
certifiedog
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Expect Chelsea to miss out Eruopa league next season
Lies
Zibacdkpst
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overrated mount
DINO9o1
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🤔🤔🤔🤔
saleh21509
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yes I agree with you mount is a disgrace this season
Nazdilmpr
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Expect Chelsea to miss out Eruopa league next season
stunner_pph
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English players will always be English players. the media keeps destroying them. Guardiola is one of the coaches that would never let the media get rid of his players.
Lidclrtuyz
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Yes majority English players only perform for 2-3 season