Judas at the Bridge - Enzo Fernandez mocks ex-Chelsea star Mason Mount
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Enzo Fernandez mocks ex-Chelsea star Mason Mount || X and Imago

Judas at the Bridge - Enzo Fernandez mocks ex-Chelsea star Mason Mount

Stephen Oladehinde 12:49 - 05.04.2024

After the final whistle, Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez was spotted making fun of the United midfielder Mason Mount.

Chelsea mounted a sensational late comeback, stunning Manchester United with two goals deep into added time to secure a dramatic 4-3 victory. 

The Blues' remarkable turnaround, orchestrated by Mauricio Pochettino's side, goes down in history as the latest comeback in league history.

United's lead was shattered in the 99th minute, leaving Chelsea fans elated and United's Mason Mount facing taunts from former teammates. 

Enzo Fernandez Targets Mason Mount

Mount, returning to west London after his £60m move to United, faced a barrage of resentment from players and supporters.

In a video that emerged on X, Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez could be seen taunting the United midfielder after the final whistle," as reported by Daily Mail. 

The Argentine midfielder visibly smacked the Chelsea badge on his chest in celebration, with unclear words exchanged between the two players.

Mason Mount and Enzo in a heated argument || X
Mason Mount and Enzo in a heated argument || X

Throughout the match, Fernandez engaged in heated exchanges with Mount, with fans speculating that he was attempting to provoke a reaction from the United midfielder.

Fernandez was seen kicking the ball at Mount with the two players going head-to-head, before eventually being separated, the footage revealed.

Mason Mount and Enzo || X
Mason Mount and Enzo || X

Mount's Return Met with Hostility

Mount's return to Stamford Bridge was marred by hostile receptions from Chelsea supporters, further fueled by a fan lifting a 2021-22 home shirt with the inscription 'JUDAS 19', a pointed reference to his time with the club. 

Mason Mount called a Judas by Chelsea fans || Getty
Mason Mount called a Judas by Chelsea fans || Getty

Despite wearing the number 7 for United, Mount's previous association with the number 19 during his Chelsea tenure didn't go unnoticed by the home crowd.

The 25-year-old came on as a late substitute in the match - when United were leading the match - and was met by a chorus of boos from home supporters.

It was a bitter moment for Mount, who witnessed his former side's stunning turnaround from the sidelines.

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