Frank Lampard Archives ⋆ Page 18 of 24 ⋆ LSU

Apr142020 by JBNo Comments

Frank Lampard reveals regret over Billy Gilmour’s Chelsea breakthrough

Premier League

Chelsea head coach Frank Lampard feels he was too ‘conservative’ in throwing Billy Gilmour into the first team and concedes the youngster deserved to get his opportunity much earlier in the campaign. The Scottish youngster gave a man-of-the-match performance against Liverpool in the FA Cup at the start of March and then followed that with another impressive display in the Blues’ 4-0 victory over Everton a few days later on his full League debut. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Although he had been given glimpses of action off the bench, Lampard says Gilmour was ready for a much bigger role long before he was thrown into the starting lineup. Juan Mata names Chelsea legend Eden Hazard as Premier League’s greatest ever player Chelsea to make second tran...

Apr132020 by JBNo Comments

Frank Lampard outlines Chelsea summer transfer plans

Premier League

Frank Lampard says Chelsea have a number of transfer plans to work on depending on how the market is affected by the coronavirus crisis. Lampard is currently on lockdown with the rest of the UK due to coronavirus pandemic, with uncertainty swirling about if this summer window will open as planned. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But the former Derby boss is confident Chelsea are moving in the right direction, but sent a message to the board that important signings needed to be made. Tottenham rule out Harry Kane sale to Man Utd Lionel Messi embarrassed Man Utd in Champions League final – Rio Ferdinand ‘I don’t want to jump the gun, because what Liverpool and Manchester City have done in the last two or three seasons has been very clear,’ Lampard t...

Apr112020 by JBNo Comments

Frank Lampard on the same level as a player as Zinedine Zidane

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During his days as a player, Lampard was seen as one of the greatest midfielders in Europe and in the Premier League. During his time with Chelsea as a player, Lampard went on to play 648 games in all competitions and scored 211 goals. During that period, he also won four Premier League titles, four FA Cups, two League Cups, one Champions League and one Europa League. By contrast, Zidane is best known for his time with Juventus, Real Madrid and France national team. On a club level collectively with the two European big sides, “Zizou” won three League titles, three domestic Cup titles, one Intercontinental Cup and one Champions League. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); While Lampard and Zidane are both greats of their day, most would regard Zidane as being b...

Mar242020 by JBNo Comments

Lampard orders Chelsea to fund move for Jorginho replacement

Premier League

Chelsea are interested in signing West Ham midfielder Declan Rice this summer wimdow but face competition from rivals Manchester United for the player's signature. Rice started his career at the Stamford Bridge but he joined West Ham after he was let go by Chelsea as a teenager. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The 21-year-old started his career as a central defender but he’s established himself as a deep-lying midfielder with the Premier League side. Rice is a close friend of Mason Mount after his time at Stamford Bridge and Sky Sports reports that Lampard wants to sign the Hammers midfielder to slot into his starting lineup next campaign, likely at the expense of Jorginho. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, Chel...

Mar182020 by JBNo Comments

Lampard makes coronavirus statement as Chelsea reopen training ground after Hudson-Odoi diagnosis

Premier League

Chelsea head coach Frank Lampard has made a plea for supporters to ‘take care of each other’ during the coronavirus pandemic and says Hudson-Odoi is doing well after testing positive. The London side have been self-isolating since Friday after Hudson-Odoi became the first Premier League player to be diagnosed with Covid-19, with all football in England suspended after. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chelsea’s training complex was shut down so it could be deep-cleaned, and all players and staff who came into contact with the winger were asked to self-isolate. The club say Cobham has now reopened for those who are not self-isolating, while players have been sent indoor exercise bikes, nutrition plans and fitness programmes to maintain a good conditio...

Mar42020 by JBNo Comments

Frank Lampard offers Willian and Kovacic injury updates

Premier League

Frank Lampard says Willian and Mateo Kovacic both suffered Achilles' injuries in Chelsea's 2-0 FA Cup victory over Liverpool on Tuesday night, after both players limped out of the match. Willian, who scored the first goal of the game after Adrian spilled his shot from range, went down off the ball less than five minutes when the second half started. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Kovacic had already gone off before the break. He appeared to be tripped slightly by Neco Williams, before his foot was stood on by Mane as the Liverpool pair attempted to get the ball from him. "Both have got an Achilles’ issue," Lampard confirmed after the match. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "Willian hopefully is not too bad, that is wha...

Feb282020 by JBNo Comments

Lampard lifts lid on relationship with Kepa amid Chelsea exit speculation

Premier League

Frank Lampard says Kepa Arrizabalaga is in control of his own destiny as the shot-stopper continues to fight to regain his spot in the club's first team. The Spaniard has struggled for form since Lampard's arrival in the summer window, and the manager says it is down to the player to win back his place in the team. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Asked about his relationship with Kepa, Frank Lampard said: "My relationship's fine. I have 20 or so players to keep happy; I can't keep them all happy at the same time. "All I expect is professionalism in training, which Kepa's given. "Every position is the same - you train well to try to get in the team if you're not in it. When you play, you try and play at performance levels that keep you in the team...

Feb262020 by JBNo Comments

Lampard singles out one Chelsea star after Bayern Munich hammering

UEFA, Premier League

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard reserved praise for midfielder Mateo Kovacic after his team’s demoralising 3-0 defeat to Bayern Munich at Stamford Bridge. The Bundesliga giants all but sealed their place in the last-8 of the Champions League with a victory in London thanks to a double from Serge Gnabry and a late third from Lewandowski. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chelsea were outclassed throughout the game and Marcos Alonso was sent off in the dying stages to top off a bad night for the Blues. Lampard warned his side afterwards that their defeat to Bayern was a ‘reality check’ but he did find time to single out Kovacic for his individual performance in the game. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‘They need to understa...

Feb252020 by JBNo Comments

Ziyech reveals what Lampard said to him in private phone call

Premier League

Frank Lampard told Hakim Ziyech that he had been following him for some time as the pair talked about the approach of Chelsea and playing style on the phone. Chelsea announced this month that a £33.3million agreement had been reached with Ajax for Ziyech and the 26-year-old has since put pen to paper on a five-year deal at the club. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ziyech impressed in both of Ajax’s Champions League group stage games versus Chelsea earlier this season which convinced Frank Lampard to make a move for the attacker. The attacking midfielder will remain with the Dutch champions until the end of the season before joining his new team-mates for pre-season training this summer. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ...

Feb182020 by JB1 Comment

Lampard hits out at referee over Maguire, speaks on Zouma, Giroud goals

Premier League

Chelsea head coach Frank Lampard has blamed the match officials for refusing to make use of the pitch side monitor during their defeat to Manchester United on Monday night. Lampard said United’s defender Harry Maguire should have been given a red card before he scored his side’s second goal. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The England international escaped a red card for kicking Michy Batshuayi. The Video Assistant Referee system was in the spotlight again after Maguire kicked Batshuayi in the groin area in the first half of the match. “Maguire should have been sent off,” Lampard told British media. That’s clear, and that obviously changes the game.” (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Harry Maguire went on to score a thum...