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Mason Mount – Derby County – Age 19

Whilst I wanted to try and find players who the wider readership may not be acutely aware of it seemed completely remiss to write an article on breakout star players in the Championship without covering one of its best performers in the season so far. Mason Mount’s season under Frank Lampard has been one of the most highly anticipated narratives of the EFL. Mount set alight the Eredvise last season and big things were expected of his time at Derby. One of Mount’s major strengths, is actually an off the ball event in terms of his pressing. From the eye test Mount looks to press the ball in high, advanced areas, and he presses with lots of intensity. His defensive activity map below shows exactly this. Lampard has deployed Mount as an attacking no 8 this season, pressing opposition defences high up the pitch. It’s been a huge part of Derby’s recent style which has seen them achieve fantastic results. Mount ranks as high as 7th in the league from all Attacking midfielders/wingers for pressure regains per 90. He presses the ball with intent and with large success and has become the platform for Lampard to base a high intensity pressing game on.

 

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As a creative midfielder Mount also contributes greatly. The Englishman ranks sixth in the league from all attacking midfielders/wingers for open play key passes. The quality of those chances created is also high with Mount producing 0.16 expected assists per 90. Mount has been integral to Derby’s build up play this season, offering variety and incisive passes that have opened up opposition defences. What makes the Chelsea loanaee stand apart is the extra goal scoring threat he offers from that deeper midfield position. Naturally there have been comparisons with Lampard and there may be some merit in that comparison, not in terms of style but output. Mount’s shot map is indicative of his confidence in his own technique. Many of those out of the box shots are from direct free kick attempts. Mount will always back his ability to strike the ball with conviction even from distance. However, it’s those penalty box shots that truly showcase the midfielder’s strengths. Mount carries a goal scoring threat due to his intelligently timed runs into the box. Naturally, some of these shot selections could be hugely improved, Mount’s xG per shot is not of the highest quality. As a young player there will always be improvements to be made and Mount’s decision making is certainly one aspect he will look to better as he progresses. The platform is set though for Mason Mount to be the star of this Derby team this season, and he has had a very encouraging start.

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Comrade 86

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Really missed Mason today. Someone on the match thread made a really good point, the essence of which was that while the lad is lauded for his attacking prowess and eye for goal, his workrate and defensive capabilities are just as important to the side. We coped OK without him in the first half and really could have been leading at 1/2 time but after the break, they absolutely bossed the midfield. At least we have a break now to get him fully mended, I suppose.

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