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Nov22019 by JBNo Comments

Frank Lampard explains how ‘Infectious’ Jorginho became key for Chelsea

Premier League

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard insisted he knew Jorginho had the quality to be an important player for the blues even before he became head coach. The Italy international has been on superb form this campaign, having suffered criticism for his performances under Maurizio Sarri last season at the club. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In an exclusive interview with Soccer AM's Tubes, Frank Lampard gave an insight into the 27-year-old midfielder's character on and off the pitch. "I've got to say, I watched him in a lot of the games in the run-in last year - I know he had a bit of a tough time - but I was really struck by his bravery on the ball. He always wanted it. "I was excited to work with him, and from day one in pre-season, we had a possession ...

Oct312019 by JBNo Comments

Frank Lampard reveals return date for N’Golo Kante

Premier League

Frank Lampard has revealed N’Golo Kante is set to return back to training this week as he steps up his recovery from a groin injury. The Frenchman missed Chelsea’s 2-1 loss against Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday and hasn’t featured for the Blues since a 4-1 victory away at Southampton on October 6th. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Lampard’s men missed N'Golo Kante as a brace from Marcus Rashford sent United into the Carabao Cup quarter-finals. But there was better news after the match when Lampard revealed that Kante is set to return to training before Saturday’s game against Watford. ‘He’s hopefully training again in the next two or three days.,’ confirmed Lampard. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ...

Oct302019 by JBNo Comments

Lampard hits back at Sean Dyche over Hudson-Odoi diving blast

Premier League

Chelsea head coach Frank Lampard insists there has been no need to speak to Callum Hudson-Odoi in the wake of his controversial yellow card for diving against Burnley - which was described as "shambolic" by Sean Dyche. BHudson-Odoi was initially awarded a penalty for going down in the box during the 4-2 victory at Turf Moor, before being booked for duving after the decision was overturned by VAR. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Dyche was extremely critical of the incident post-match, calling it "shambolic how people just dive all over the place", while saying it was worse because it involved a young player. However, responding to Dyche's comments, Lampard is reluctant 18-year-old England international Hudson-Odoi did not dive. "Nothing, I've said...

Oct292019 by JBNo Comments

Frank Lampard send warning to Man Utd: ‘I won’t take game lightly’

Premier League

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has warned Manchester United ahead of Wednesday's Carabao Cup clash: "I won't take this game lightly." United handed Lampard a cruel lesson on his competitive debut as Chelsea boss - thrashing the Blues 4-0 on the Premier League opening day - but the teams have endured contrasting fortunes in the top-flight since. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chelsea are seven points and three spots above the Red devils after 10 matches in fourth and have now won seven games in a row across all competitions. Although Lampard hinted he may make changes for the game, he insisted his team will fight for every trophy in his first year at the club. "I won't take this game lightly even if I make changes," Lampard said. (adsbygo...

Oct272019 by JBNo Comments

Lampard reveals Chelsea players were ‘upset’ after Burnley victory

Premier League

Frank Lampard has revealed that his Chelsea players were ‘upset’ in the dressing room after their 4-2 win over Burnley on Saturday. Christian Pulisic finally got off the mark in the Premier League as he was able to score a hat-trick at Turf Moor, while Willian was also on target to put Chelsea four goals ahead. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Burnley struck twice late on through Jay Rodriguez and Dwight McNeil but Chelsea eventually ran out 4-2 winners to remain in fourth place on the table. And Lampard concedes his players were unhappy that they were unable to keep a clean sheet against Sean Dyche’s team. ‘I said it to the players, I will be the first to criticise sloppy goals which change the look of the game. Because it did change the look, it...

Oct252019 by JBNo Comments

Five Chelsea stars ruled out of Burnley match, confirms Frank Lampard

Premier League

Frank Lampard has confirmed Chelsea will be without N’Golo Kante, Ross Barkley, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen for their League game against Burnley. Chelsea travel to Turf Moor on Saturday looking for a fourth successive win in the Premier League and on the back of an impressive Champions League victory over Ajax. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Lampard will have to make do without a number of first-team players, however, after confirming on Friday that Kante and Barkley would miss Saturday’s match. ELoftus-Cheek, German defender Rudiger and Denmark star Christensen have also failed to recover in time to play for Chelsea against Burnley. Speaking to the media on Friday afternoon, Lampard said: ‘Loftus-Cheek is well...

Oct222019 by JBNo Comments

Frank Lampard: I don’t fear Ajax, I respect them

Premier League, UEFA

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard says he respects Ajax but does not fear them as the two teams prepare to face each other in the Champions League Group H. while Ajax, who narrowly lost to Tottenham in last campaign's semi-finals, have a 100 per cent record so far this season, beating both Lille and Valencia by a 3-0 scoreline heading into tomorrow's game in Amsterdam. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Meanwhile, Chelsea are on a run of five straight victories but are currently three points behind the Dutch champions in the group having recorded one win and a defeat from their opening two matches. And after Chelsea's hard-fought 1-0 victory over Newcastle United at the weekend, Lampard's attention immediately turned to the Ajax clash - with some journalis...

Oct212019 by JBNo Comments

David Luiz reveals disagreement with Frank Lampard before Arsenal transfer move

Premier League, Transfer Info

David Luiz has revealed that he left Chelsea in the summer window due to having a different football philosophy to incoming head coach Frank Lampard. The Brazilian made surprise £7million deadline-day move to Arsenal in August, while Lampard has allowed Chelsea's young players to flourish in a very promising start at Stamford Bridge. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The transfer came as a shock to many after signing a two-year contract extension with Chelsea just three months before. The defender spent six years during two spells at the club, the first of which as a team-mate of Lampard's, but decided to end his time at Chelsea after a conversation with the now-manager. 'Me and Lampard, we had honest conversations. Man to man, me and him,' the...

Oct182019 by JBNo Comments

Frank Lampard hits out at Deschamps over N’Golo Kante

Premier League

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has criticised France boss Didier Deschamps after midfielder N'Golo Kante returned from international duty with an injury. Kante, who has played in only four of Chelsea's eight Premier League matches during an injury-hit start to the campaign, hurt his groin during the warm-up for France's Euro 2020 qualifier against Iceland last Friday and was removed from the starting XI. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Deschamps opted to keep the 28-year-old with the French squad for the remainder of the international break, a decision that irked Lampard, who had recently engaged in a "light-hearted" back-and-forth with the France head coach over Olivier Giroud's lack of game-time at the club. "After the first game when he pulled out...

Oct152019 by JBNo Comments

Olivier Giroud fires warning to Frank Lampard over playing time

Premier League

Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud concedes he will have no option but to leave Chelsea in the January window should he continue to be left out of the team by Frank Lampard. The France international has made just four appearances this season, only one of which has come as a starter. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Tammy Abraham has replaced Giroud as Chelsea's first choice striker and the England international has impressed with scoring nine goals in 12 matches for the Blues. Olivier Giroud decided to move to Stamford Bridge to aid his international career as he had fallen down the pecking order at Arsenal. And, with Euro 2020 approaching, Giroud has hinted he may have to do the same thing should his fortunes stay the same at Chelsea. (adsby...