Chelsea’s win over Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League at Stamford Bridge was overshadowed by Ben Chilwell’s hamstring injury in the stoppage time.
The England international was helped out of the field by two Chelsea medical staff. With three weeks to the World Cup, It is still unknown if the injury will rule Ben Chilwell out of the World Cup.
England is already praying for Kyle Walker and Reece James to return to full fitness before their opening World Cup game against Iran on the 21st of November.
Mason Mount has expressed sympathy and hoped the injury does not look bad.
Reacting to Ben Chilwell’s injury, Mason Mount said: “We don’t know how bad it is but that was tough to watch. We saw his reaction and that never looks good. As soon as you feel something and do not even think about the ball, it’s tough.
“We know what’s coming up, hopefully, it’s not too bad and he can be back as soon as possible because we need him as well.”
Mason Mount also hailed Raheem Sterling after the former Manchester City ended his eight matches goal drought against Dinamo Zagreb.
He added: “It’s brilliant for Raz, he took his goal very well, very happy for him.
“He doesn’t think about how many games he goes without scoring. He’s so focused on helping the team and getting in the right positions, and it will come for him, we know how good he is.”
Chelsea manager Graham Potter has also admitted that he is happy Raheem Sterling scored.
Potter said: “We’ve had an incredibly challenging October. We came in and faced one point in two matches in the Champions League, were in a situation where we had to get results, lost key players in Wesley Fofana and Reece James, and there is always a little bit of stability that is affected when that happens. With a game every two or three days, it’s not straightforward to find the right solutions.
“In the end, we’ve had one defeat in eleven. Yesterday, we talked about pressure and that’s the life we have. Everyone has to try their best and I am happy for Raheem that he scored. No one is doubting his quality here, that is for sure.”
“Well, we’ve tried to play him as high and wide as we can. I know there is a lot of talk about him being a wing-back, but I played as a wing-back and I can assure you that Raheem has never played as a wing-back! He has never been asked to play and defend in a back five or back four even. His responsibility has always been against the full-back.
“With the back four behind him tonight probably helped, he was a little bit higher and a little bit wider. It was nice for him to score because he has been working hard for the team. As I said before, the team has to function well for the individuals to do well. So I’m really pleased he got his goal today.”
Chelsea‘s next game will be against Arsenal on Sunday at Stamford Bridge.
