Mason Mount unsurprised by Abraham success as Chelsea star backs team-mate's mentality

Mount unsurprised by Abraham success as Chelsea star backs team-mate's mentality

Given Tammy Abraham’s explosive start to the season in front of goal, one would be tempted to think he’s been banging them in for a couple of seasons in the premier league.

And more would be forgiven for assuming he’s a veteran rather than a 22 year old academy product. Such is the high level of expectations for Abraham. Sure, he was immense for Aston Villa in the championship but the premier league is arguably one of the toughest leagues and he has adapted seamlessly. 

However, this comes as no surprise to his fellow academy product, Mason Mount,

Who insists he knows the quality and tenacity of Abraham from years playing together. "I am not very impressed at all. I know exactly what he is like," he told reporters when asked about Abraham's returns in front of goal. "I have grown up knowing what kind of player he is and what he can achieve.

"This is not a big surprise to me what he is doing this season. I know what he can do so for him to be scoring loads of goals and playing well that's the best thing to see for us players, coaching staff and fans to see him doing so well.
It is brilliant to see. “I would personally say it is more mental than physical. There is obviously a big focus on performing in every game. The fans want you to do well so there is a lot of pressure.

"He has dealt with that brilliantly. As I said before, it is not a big surprise to me."

That’s the level of trust his teammates have in him. He’s shown that he’s eager to learn and improve. Under Lampard’s guidance and trust, we can only hope he becomes one of our greatest in the likeness of Didier Drogba, Frank Lampard and Osgood.

He added on Abraham's recent struggles, with the 22-year-old having scored just two league goals since December 4: "I would personally say it is more mental than physical. There is obviously a big focus on performing in every game. The fans want you to do well so there is a lot of pressure.

"He has dealt with that brilliantly. As I said before, it is not a big surprise to me."

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"Yes, I know Madders," he said. "I know Madders very well. He is a very good player. We have played against each other a couple of time. It is obviously brilliant to play against him and come up against him in that battle.

"I enjoyed it. We drew both games. So no bragging rights between us two. There are so many English midfielders that are young and doing well in the Premier League. It is brilliant for the country.

"You see a lot of people comparing us against each other where I think a lot of us can play together and learn off each other and work off each other.

"Me and Jack Grealish came in from the Championship last season and playing against each other. We learned from the Championship and now coming into the Premier League is brilliant. It is exciting times."