Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount has revealed he feared the worst when he was forced off on his Champions League debut against Valencia.
Mount was hurt by a painful challenge from Francis Coquelin during last Tuesday’s 1-0 defeat at home by Valencia and was substituted after just 16 minutes of the group game.
There were concerns Mount had suffered angle ligament damage in the tackle, but he passed a late fitness test to start Sunday’s 2-1 home loss against Premier League leaders Liverpool.
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"As soon as I did it, in my head I thought it would be a long-term injury," said Mount.