Mason Mount continued to endear himself to Chelsea's matchgoing supporters after the 2-0 loss to Aston Villa despite not getting onto the pitch. The Englishman was left as an unused substitute as Graham Potter chased the game in the second half but was left untouched.
It comes after a medium term lay-off for the usually first choice Blues. Mount last played on Febraury 26 and has missed the action since due to an ongoing lower abdomen problem. This was his first time back in the squad since the 2-0 loss to Tottenham, another game he was on the bench for.
The time on the sidline also comes amid increasing uncertainty over his future at Stamford Bridge. Mount's contract expires in just over 12 months time, when he will be eligible to leave the club for free. The club aren't willing for him to run it down though and an ultimatum of commiting to his boyhood team or being sold this summer is on the cards.
