Tag: Chelsea

Chelsea’s current poor run of form appears to be getting to Frank Lampard after he ‘lost it’ in the dressing room when talking to his players at half-time against Arsenal, according to reports. After a good start to the campaign, the blues have hit a blip recently, winning only one of their last five Premier League games – a 3-0 win over West Ham just before Christmas. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); From being title contenders few weeks ago, Chelsea could slip nine points adrift league leaders Liverpool if the reigning champions win their outstanding. Prior to Arsenal's win over Chelsea, Mikel Arteta’s side had not won in seven league matches and were closer to the relegation zone, but they were two goals up at the break against Lampard's side in what wa...

Chelsea players Reece James and Kurt Zouma were absent from the club’s matchday squad for their 1-1 draw with Aston Villa on Monday evening. Frank Lampard made as six changes to his team with over half of the players that tasted defeat to Arsenal last Saturday missing out. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); One of the changes he made was Olivier Giroud, who replaced Tammy Abraham in the starting lineup, and the Frenchman scored Chelsea’s opening goal. Speaking in his post-match press conference, Lampard confirmed that James wasn’t in the squad as he has a hamstring issue, but said he probably would’ve been replaced by Azpilicueta anyway. ‘Reece James has got a small hamstring issue, not saying that’s why Azpi played, I probably would’ve played him anyway,...

Frank Lampard has criticised the performance of his team in the 3-1 defeat to Arsenal, accusing his players of being ‘lazy’ and not working hard enough in the game. Chelsea went behind to a 34th minute penalty from Alexandre Lacazette before Granit Xhaka added a much deserved second goal with a superb free-kick just before half-time. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Bukayo Saka scored the third goal after the restart, though the blues tried to mount a late fightback and Tammy Abraham grabbed a consolation goal but Jorginho missed a penalty. Chelsea have now lost three of their last four Premier League games and could have gone second had they beaten Arsenal, with Lampard furious with the effort of his players afterwards. Asked for his thoughts on the de...

Frank Lampard conceded he was ‘gutted’ that Timo Werner didn’t get a goal in the 3-0 victory over West Ham on Monday but backed him to start finding the back of the net regularly soon. Werner has scored four goals in 14 Premier League matches this campaign but was guilty of missing a couple of chances against the London side. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Goals from Thiago Silva and Tammy Abraham were enough to get the blues three points and move them to fifth in the league table. But he was disappointed that summer signing Werner was unable get on the scoresheet, too. ‘It will help confidence,’ Lampard told Sky Sports after the game. ‘The question about trying to keep a cool head in important moments… it’s crucial if you’re going to do anything good...