Mason Mount facing a 'battle to be fit for Carabao Cup final'
Mason Mount facing a ‘battle to be fit for Carabao Cup final’ as Chelsea midfielder faces at least two weeks out with the ankle injury that forced him off in the first half of the Club World Cup final
- Mason Mount was forced off after first 30 minutes of the Club World Cup final
- The England midfielder suffered an ankle injury and will be out for two weeks
- The 23-year-old will miss the game against Lille, and could miss Wembley date
Mason Mount is facing a race against time in his bid to be fit for the Carabao Cup final against Liverpool at the end of the month.
The Chelsea midfielder was forced off during the first half of the Club World Cup final on Saturday as the Blues were crowned champions after beating Palmerias in extra time.
The England international returned to the pitch to celebrate with his team-mates, but had a heavily strapped right ankle.
Mason Mount looks set to miss at least two weeks of action after suffering an ankle injury
It was feared the player could be out with ligament damage, however The Athletic have reported that it may be just two weeks on the sidelines for the 23-year-old.
It means he is certain to miss the Champions League last-16 first-leg clash with Lille, as well as the Premier League clash with Crystal Palace this weekend.
However, it remains to be seen whether Mount can return in time to face Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final against Liverpool at Wembley on Sunday February 27.
Chelsea reached the final by beating London rivals Tottenham over two legs, to seal a fifth cup final appearance under Thomas Tuchel. To date, the FA Cup showpiece against Leicester City last year is the only one the German has lost.
The Chelsea and England midfielder was forced off after just 30 minutes on Saturday
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