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Mason Mount has been one of the shining lights of the season, but he has split the opinion of Chelsea fans throughout the season. Here is a detailed analysis of his qualities using stats from the 2019-20 Premier League season. Retweets appreciated. {THREAD} (1/10)
Mount has been everpresent this year, despite this being his debut PL season. He racked up the 3rd highest minutes (2867), missing just one match. This is a testament to his fitness, energy and consistency. Clearly, these are qualities appreciated by Frank and ..(2/10)
.. that is reflected in his preference for Azpi and Willian. While players were getting injured all around him, he was always available for the team to fulfill whatever role was given to him. (3/10)
Mount didn't get a free path to the squad just because he is from the academy. He went to a foreign league at 18 and lit up the dutch league. He moved into the Championship next season and was a key cog in Derby's push for the playoffs. (4/10)
He scored more than 10 goals in both seasons which is quite impressive for a teenage midfielder. He impressed wherever he played and rightfully earned his Chelsea debut. (5/10)
He is in the top 5 in the club for goals (7) and assists (5) and top 5 itl for goals scored by a midfielder. He slightly overperformed his xG (6.9). While his decision-making have been questionable at times, for a 21 yo in his breakthrough season, he has been fantastic. (6/10)
Mason is second for shots taken (78) and shots on target (29). He is 10th in the league for Shot-creating actions (115) and 11th for Goal-creating actions (16). In a more clinical and well-oiled side, his effectiveness will improve. (7/10)
Finally, the attribute which goes unnoticed i.e. defensive workrate. Mount is 5th for tackles attempted (48) and successful tackles (31). The stat that takes him to the next level is the number of pressures (734). (8/10)
He is first in the club in that metric with the second best Azpi (568). He is often the first to trigger the press in the team. Declan Rice is another player who has amazing pressure numbers (819) and would fit nicely in Frank's midfield. (9/10)
In conclusion, those thinking the new signings would mean the end of Mount will be proved wrong. He'll be one of the players who would appear in the team wherever the manager needs him. (10/10)
