“I’ll have lost all faith in him ”, “Don’t sell him”, “I love him so much” – Chelsea fans reacts to player reaction following 2-0 defeat to Aston Villa
Chelsea Mason Mount didn’t feature in Chelsea’s 2-0 defeat to Aston Villa, he was appreciated by fans for getting on the pitch and applauding the home supporters after the match.
Goals from Ollie Watkins and John McGinn handed the Blues a defeat at Stamford Bridge, which knocked them out of the top ten of the Premier League table.
It was a tough pill to swallow for fans, players, and anyone closely associated with the club. Mount, who was an unused substitute in the game, kept his spirits high and got on the pitch to applaud the fans despite the defeat. Judging by the reaction of the Stamford Bridge faithful, they appreciated his gesture.
Mount has been one of the Blues‘ most crucial players in recent years. The attacking midfielder, however, has struggled to perform consistently this season.
In 32 appearances, Mount has scored only three goals and has provided six assists. His contractual situation is complicated as well. The 24-year-old’s current contract will expire in the summer of 2024 and there have been no breakthroughs regarding an extension. Hence, the club might look to offload him this summer to avoid losing him on a free.
The player, deservingly, earned plaudits for his gesture despite the criticism he has received this season from Chelsea fans. One fan wrote on Twitter:
“One of us.”
Another echoed the same sentiment, writing on Twitter:
“Yet they had the nerve to hate him smh.”
Here are some of the best reactions from Chelsea fans after Mason Mount’s gesture after the clash against Aston Villa:
@SJohnsonSport: Mount is going round the pitch applauding the #CFC fans even though he didn’t get on the pitch. Fans clearly appreciated the gesture.
@nawalsijali: One of us
@chipp_x: we should give him a new contract now
@bIuemason: I love him so much
@jlb26_: hoping this means the contract stuff is close to being resolved
@PhillipOHagan: If we keep Potter for next season and sell Mount I’ll have lost all faith in the ownership!
@allthingschels1: Give him one last offer. He wants to stay. Not sure why he wasn’t brought on today either.
@awaawawwaw: yet they had the nerve to hate him smh