Barcelona captain Lionel Messi has made an amazing comment about Chelsea youngster Mason Mount following the display of the midfielder for the Blues before the suspension of the season.

The midfielder is experiencing his breakthrough season at the Stamford Bridge under Frank Lampard and he has also earned international call up for England following his classic performance for the Blues.

Football London reports Messi has teamed up with football card manufacturers Topps to create an exclusive pack pinpointing the best matches and stars of the Champions League.

Mount has featured in the competition for the first time this season and has been included in the ‘youth on the rise’ category, handpicked by Messi.

On the same card, Messi commented: “Having watched him play he has the potential to be one of the best.”

Mount deserved it, having shown some level of performances that deserved to be applauded by all, the young midfielder will have been identified for greatness by legendary Barcelona maestro Messi.

The major leagues across the world have been suspended due to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus and the leagues now face the risk of been scrapped if the pandemic persists for till June.