Chelsea: Mason Mount ‘frustrated at not playing regularly’

Out-of-favour Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount is growing frustrated and potentially looking towards the exit door, according to journalist Pete O’Rourke.
The Lowdown: Mount exit rumours
The 24-year-old has suffered his first genuinely frustrating period at Stamford Bridge in his career, finding himself out of the team in recent times.
Mount has only completed a full 90 minutes once since the turn of the year and is often on the substitutes’ bench, as was the case against Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday night.
There have been numerous exit rumours regarding the Englishman of late, and with no new deal signed yet, there is a real feeling that this could be his last season in blue, with the club running out of transfer windows to secure a fee for his services.
The Latest: Journalist talks up move
That’s certainly the opinion of O’Rourke, who told Give Me Sport that Mount’s lack of minutes could have him considering his future as pressure mounts on Todd Boehly:
“The longer he’s out of that team, it might push Mason Mount to force that move and look for a move elsewhere, as I’m sure he’s frustrated at not playing regularly. But we know what fans are like.
“If the team’s doing well, there won’t be too many people questioning a potential departure of a player. But if things aren’t going well and Chelsea continue to struggle, it might increase the pressure on Todd Boehly for letting him go.”
The Verdict: Would be a big loss
While Mount’s form hasn’t been the best this season – he only has three goals in 23 Premier League appearances – it would still be a huge shame to see him leave.
The 36-cap England international has become an undoubted key man for Chelsea down the years, racking up 192 appearances, and he is still only 24 years of age.
Mount’s ongoing contract issues don’t bode well, however, and with his current deal expiring at the end of next season, he really could his last few month in a Blues.
Liverpool have been linked with a move for him and he is someone who could make Chelsea’s rivals immediately stronger in midfield, having been described as ‘unbelievable’ by Joe Cole.
