Mason Mount has given Thomas Tuchel a clearer understanding of what Chelsea must achieve in the summer transfer window. While away on international duty with England, the 23-year-old outlined his best position.
The Cobham graduate, who sees his contract at Stamford Bridge expire in two years, has started each of the Three Lions' UEFA Nations League fixtures this month following an unforgiving 53-game campaign for the Blues. In the first of three appearances, Mount operated on the left-wing before featuring in a central role for the next two.
And, this is where the Chelsea midfielder thinks he is best suited - the No. 10 role. Speaking after Gareth Southgate led England to a goalless draw against Italy at Molineux on Saturday night, Mount said: "It gave me more freedom to roam, try and find spaces and try to link the midfield to the attacking boys, I found myself in space a couple of times to shoot but I didn’t do well enough.
