Published 20:53 IST, October 18th 2019
Mason Mount's technique can't be taught, it's about timing: Gus Poyet
Heaping praises on Mason Mount, the former Chelsea player calls him "a midfielder who arrives late and scores goals"
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Praising Mason Mount's technique, former Chelsea player Gus Poyet recently said that he is a perfectionist and that his timing cant be coached. According to reports, Poyet also said that everyone kws that Mason has a technique to finish, but one knew if he could do it week in, week out in Premier League.
It's about timing your moment
He also observed that defenders are playing a better game. y re game better and taking chances is more important, he ded. He also appreciated technique stating that he would love to kw how and when to get into position.
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Poyet explained how timing moment is main key to master Mount’s technique. ball goes one way and you have to guess where it will be, he said. Explaining how "it's t at all about luck", but a technique that needs to be mastered, Poyet said that Chelsea midfielder has an understanding of how and when to get into specific positions, which is t an easy task. Timing moment is something that cant be coached, he said.
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Poyet also compared Mount with club's manr Frank Lampard and himself. "I like a lot of youngsters. People look up to Tammy Abraham because he has scored so many goals, but I look at Mount because of position he plays, a midfielder who arrives late and scores goals. He's similar to Frank and me," Poyet said.
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Chelsea and Newcastle face-off
Saturday's encounter will represent 165th competitive meeting between two clubs, with Chelsea registering 72 wins in comparison to 53 victories for Newcastle. Chelsea has come up on top in a majority of most recent fixtures, recording six triumphs and a draw from ir last eight contests. Newcastle has suffered defeat on each of ir last seven visits to Stamford Bridge, a run lasting since ir surprise 2-0 success in May 2012.
Newcastle is looking to secure back to back league victories for first time since April.
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19:56 IST, October 18th 2019