With Mason Mount likely out until the end of the season, the prospect of the Cobham product having already played his last game for Chelsea has arisen. The Blues midfielder has just over a year remaining on his contract, with Liverpool interested in making a move for the England international, and negotiations seemingly at an impasse.
Frank Lampard had little opportunity to rely upon the 24-year-old following his return to the club in a caretaker position. The Chelsea legend's first stint at the club coincided with the emergence of Mount as a Premier League star, and outside of a small chance the Cobham product will return in time for the final game of the season, will not be able to select him before he departs the club to be replaced by a permanent head coach.
Mount has carried a pelvic issue with him in recent weeks as he's appeared from the bench, but the decision has now been made for the ace to undergo surgery. Likewise, Reece James played through an injury against Los Blancos and is now set to sit out the remainder of 2022/23, signalling that the Champions League clash has been seen as make or break for the Blues season.
