Frank Lampard
Lampard sends Champions League warning to Chelsea squad
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard says he is ‘happy’ with the Champions League draw but has warned his squad they cannot afford to be complacent. The Premier League side will face Europa League winners Sevilla, Krasnodar and Rennes in the group stages of the UEFA Champions League. Lampard concedes he was ‘happy’ with the outcome of […]
Lampard ‘dealt with’ Tammy Abraham in the dressing room after penalty row
Frank Lampard says the Chelsea penalty taker row has been ‘dealt with’ both on the pitch and the dressing room after Tammy Abraham tried to take the spot-kick instead of Jorginho. Abraham was interested in taking the spot-kick in Chelsea’s 4-0 victory over Crystal Palace but captain Cesar Azpilicueta ushered him away as Jorginho scored […]
Frank Lampard hits back at Mourinho ‘advice’ claim after touchline row
Frank Lampard has hit back at Jose Mourinho’s claims about their touchline row during Chelsea’s defeat against Tottenham in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday. Tottenham progressed to the quarter-finals of the competition, beating Chelsea on penalties after a 1-1 draw in normal time. Mourinho was heard shouting, ‘F*****g hell Frank, when you’re losing 3-0 you’re […]
Frank Lampard explains touchline row with Mourinho
Frank Lampard has played down his touchline row with Jose Mourinho, saying the two were only ‘having fun’ and he has ‘huge respect’ for the Tottenham manager. The Portuguese coach got the better of Lampard, as Spurs beat their London rivals on penalties to progress to the next stage of the Carabao Cup. However, it […]
Furious Lampard gave Marcos Alonso public dressing down in front of Chelsea squad
Frank Lampard was reportedly furious with Marcos Alonso during Chelsea’s 3-3 draw with West Brom due to the defender leaving the stadium after he was substituted. Chelsea were shocked by newly-promoted Albion on Saturday and went 3-0 down before half-time. But, Lampard made two changes at the break, taking off Marcos Alonso and Mateo Kovacic […]
Frank Lampard fires back at Mourinho over Carabao Cup complaints
Chelsea head coach Frank Lampard has said that Tottenham’s fixture schedule is no more demanding than any other club’s despite Jose Mourinho’s complaints about the Carabao Cup game against the blues. Spurs were handed a demanding run of matches to start the campaign, featuring four league games, three Europa League qualifiers and two cup matches […]
Frank Lampard singles out two Chelsea players after West Brom draw
Frank Lampard heaped praises on half-time substitutes Callum Hudson-Odoi and Cesar Azpilicueta for their impacts as Chelsea fought back from being 3-0 down against West Brom. After a poor first half where Marcos Alonso and Thiago Silva errors gifted goals for Robinson and Kyle Bartley, Lampard threw on Azpilicueta and Hudson-Odoi for Alonso and Kovacic. […]
Lampard explains why Edouard Mendy won’t play against West Brom
Frank Lampard has confirmed Edouard Mendy will have to wait to make his Chelsea debut because the goalkeeper has barely trained ahead of their clash with West Brom. Mendy completed a move from Rennes to Chelsea this week after the two teams agreed a £22m fee for the 28-year-old Senegal international. Kepa has fallen short […]
Lampard reacts to Kai Havertz hat-trick after Chelsea crush Barnsley
Frank Lampard believes Wednesday was the first of many great nights for Kai Havertz at Chelsea, after the summer signing provided a standout performance in the Carabao Cup. Chelsea comfortably cruised past Barnsley at Stamford Bridge, with Havertz getting a hat-trick in the 6-0 victory over the Championship club. Havertz was joined on the scoresheet by […]
Frank Lampard refuses to rule out the exits of Hudson-Odoi & Rudiger this summer
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has refused to rule out Toni Rudiger and Callum Hudson-Odoi leaving the club this transfer window. Rudiger is open to leaving with Paris Saint Germain reportedly interested after he was left out of Chelsea’s team to face Liverpool on Sunday. Bayern have also renewed their interest in Hudson-Odoi although Chelsea would not allow him […]