Mason Mount says he doesn’t pay attention to criticism on social media and laughed off suggestions of favouritism at Chelsea.
The 21-year-old has remained a favourite of Frank Lampard’s despite criticism from some quarters this season, with more competition for places at Stamford Bridge after the Blues’ summer transfer spree.
Mount played under Lampard at Derby before he was appointed Chelsea manager, and he was asked if by reporters if he felt it was fair to be labelled a ‘teacher’s pet’.
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“No, not at all,” Mount said. “I’m a player that wants to do their best for the team and work hard.