Reports: Mount injury not serious and Chelsea duo in line for five-year deals

Stories in Thursday’s newspapers involving Chelsea….

Mason Mount’s ankle injury is not serious and he could be available for Chelsea’s game against Liverpool on Sunday, according to The Sun.

Mount was taken off during the first half of the Blues’ Champions League defeat against Valencia at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday.

He was the victim of a nasty challenge from former Arsenal midfielder Francis Coquelin, leading to fears he could be facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines.

But The Sun say a scan has shown no ligament damage and that Mount has a chance of playing in this weekend’s match.

Meanwhile, The Guardian reports that Chelsea have opened contract talks with youngsters Tammy Abraham and Fiyako Tomori.

Striker Abraham has been in superb goalscoring form and defender Tomori has also impressed since coming into the side.

The Guardian say Chelsea want both players to sign five-year deals at the Bridge.