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'You can't coach what Mount has – he's like Lampard' - former Chelsea midfielder Poyet

A man famed for his late runs and goalscoring prowess may already be coaching his heir

Mason Mount has all the qualities to become a leading light at Stamford Bridge, says former Chelsea man Gus Poyet, with the young midfielder's impressive skillset seeing him compared to his iconic boss Frank Lampard.

Lampard took over from Maurizio Sarri in the summer after just one season in management with Derby County, filling a position that came with the added difficulties of a transfer ban and losing Eden Hazard to Real Madrid.

The Chelsea legend has navigated the start of the season well, despite those issues, with a young squad that includes a variety of academy products defying expectations with some sterling performances that have helped the Blues to fifth in the Premier League table.