Thomas Tuchel has heaped praise on Chelsea star Mason Mount after the youngster bagged his first Premier League hat-trick in the 7-0 thumping of Norwich.
Heading into the game, Mount was still waiting for his first goal of the season and he recently spoke about his frustration towards a lack of goals in his game.
He rose to the challenge in emphatic fashion, opening the scoring at Stamford Bridge with a fierce drive before adding two more late on to seal a historic victory for the Blues, and Tuchel could hardly have been more delighted.
"A hat-trick for Mason is huge because it's huge," Tuchel said (via football.london). "He's very proud and puts a lot of pressure on himself. I feel him a bit lighter and playing with more freedom in the last matches. This is what we need.
"There are a lot of games – and more for him – at a young age. He is very competitive and serious about reaching his goals. So, as I said, I feel him lighter now and it means a lot to him to have a hat-trick under his belt. And he is an academy boy."
