As the curtain came down on another FA Cup final defeat, few would have been more disappointed than Mason Mount. The player to be involved in more Chelsea goals than anyone else this season, was the one to miss the crucial penalty in sudden death against Liverpool.
Mount was left crestfallen on the Wembley pitch after Kostas Tsimikas sealed victory for Jurgen Klopp's men, with even Jordan Henderson comforting his England teammate in the fallout. Jorginho had his own moment with the 23-year-old in the centre of the pitch, with the Italian heading down onto his knees to embrace Mount, who was on his haunches, staring into space. While it likely did little to help, it was a much-needed gesture.
After a season encompassing a Champions League and EURO 2021 alongside a podium position in the Ballon d'Or vote, it was always going to be difficult for Jorginho to live up to the success he achieved almost 12 months ago. The former Napoli star has perhaps shown signs of lethargy due to a busy schedule over the last two years but has also shown an ability to dictate tempo few others can at Stamford Bridge.
