Mason Mount’s Haunting Impersonation of Chelsea Legend Eden Hazard After West Ham Draw Ignites Fan Frenzy
Some fans turn against Mason Mount following his substitution against West Ham as Eden Hazard’s conduct is replicated.
After a poor run of play, Mason Mount was demoted from the Chelsea starting lineup against West Ham. Graham Potter made the choice to pair Ruben Loftus-Cheek with new acquisition Enzo Fernandez in midfield as an offensive-minded Chelsea side attacked the opposition.
Joao Felix placed the ball in the net early on for the Blues, but it was ruled out of play. Felix had cause to celebrate when Fernandez lobbed a pass into his path to give the team a deserved lead. Kai Havertz could have made it 2-0 shortly after when he circled Lukas Fabianski, but was again denied by the offside flag.
It was arguably the finest thirty minutes of football played by Chelsea under Potter in recent weeks. However, the Hammers responded and fought hard for a 1-1 draw in the end.
Midfield was not a key talking point at the conclusion of the game. Fernandez once again displayed Chelsea’s class, while Loftus-Cheek drove with intent from deep. Conor Gallagher, who was also withdrawn from the starting lineup, should have been awarded a penalty when Thomas Soucek stopped his shot inside the penalty area.
Gallagher has excelled in previous weeks when utilized more frequently, but in last week’s 0-0 draw with Fulham, he failed to establish a genuine rapport with Fernandez. He played on the same team as Mason Mount, but neither player provided sufficient support for the team’s new star.
The Blues employed a slightly modified 4-2-3-1 formation against the Hammers, although Mount’s entry into the game necessitated a position adjustment. He replaced Mykhailo Mudryk, who was not receiving much assistance from Marc Cucurella, on the left side. Mount created a scoring opportunity for Kai Havertz in the box despite Hakim Ziyech’s presence at the far post.
Fans who have not witnessed Mount reach the heights he reached last season, when he registered double-digit goals and assists, have once again criticized Mount for this image. He has scored only three goals so far this season.
Mount was observed joking and smiling with West Ham defender Thilo Kehrer during stoppage time, which sparked even greater fury. The event has prompted additional individuals to express their outrage towards Mount. Among the fanbase, he is already a polarizing figure, with many rooting for his temporary replacement.
The 24-year-old has approximately 18 months remaining on his current contract. The two-time player of the season is desired by Liverpool, but the new owners are determined to keep him on their roster. The response to his full-time actions resembles the manner in which Chelsea legend Eden Hazard was beaten in Spain two years ago.
The Belgian was spotted laughing, joking, and smiling on the pitch at Stamford Bridge following Real Madrid’s Champions League semi-final loss to Chelsea. With his career at Madrid going poorly, this just gave journalists more material to use as bait to criticize him. Hazard had not been utilized at all in that match.
Back in London, however, Mount is not the only teammate stirring up the Stamford Bridge faithful.
Summer signing Marc Cucurella was jeered by the opposing crowd, who had grown tired of his performances. Multiple times in public, Potter has defended the Spaniard, but he continues to receive criticism from Chelsea fans who are unable to connect with the new Chelsea on display.
