“I am buzzing for it, he’s so brilliant” – Mason Mount reveals who to ‘thank’ for Chelsea win over Watford
Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount rated his team-mate Kai Havertz’s performance as ‘brilliant’ in their 2-1 win over Watford last night. Chelsea visited Vicarage Road for a mid-week Premier League clash after their 1-1 draw with Manchester United at home on Sunday.
The Blues looked off the pace at the start as Watford tore open Chelsea’s defense at will. The Premier League leaders, having made six changes to their side, were struggling to control the proceedings.
However, Chelsea broke the deadlock against the run of play through Mason Mount, whose shot was beautifully set up by a slick pass from Kai Havertz inside the box. Praising the German international’s unselfishness after the game,.
Mount said: “Brilliant from Kai. He could have shot, he was very unselfish and laid it for me and my aim was to get it on target. I’ve been looking to get into the box and score more goals so to get one and an assist as well, I am buzzing for it.”
Although Watford equalized through Dennis just before the stroke of half-time, Chelsea regained the lead via Hakim Ziyech’s 72nd minute goal. The Blues hung on to bag three vital points and stay atop the Premier League table.