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Oct142019 by JBNo Comments

Willian: A bit weird playing for Frank Lampard

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Willian concedes it is "a bit weird” to be playing under former club team-mate Frank Lampard at Chelsea but always knew he had the qualities to be a manager. The pair played together for one campaign at Stamford Bridge after Willian joined Chelsea in 2013, with Lampard returning to the club in the summer after a debut campaign as manager at Derby. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); While Willian admits it is strange to be coached by his former team-mate, he is not surprised Frank Lampard has taken the step into management and said his recent good form can be attributed to him. "He was an intelligent player, one of the best in his position," Willian told the club's website. "A quality player. When you see players like him you can say maybe in the future...

Oct72019 by JBNo Comments

Christian Pulisic speaks out on Lampard’s decision to leave him out at Chelsea

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Christian Pulisic concedes he was ‘hurt’ by Frank Lampard’s decision to leave him out of the Chelsea team but says he will ‘keep working harder’ in order to get more playing time at the club. The 21-year-old has been left on the bench on four occasions this campaign, while he failed to make Chelsea’s matchday squad for their victory over Lille in the Champions League last week. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Pulisic started as a substitute once again on Sunday but came on to provide an excellent assist for Michy Batshuayi’s goal which sealed Chelsea’s 4-1 victory over Southampton. ‘That’s my job. I’m in an attacking role and I’m going to do the best I can, to try to get goals and assists,’ said Pulisic. ‘I think that’s been good so far, so I jus...

Oct22019 by JBNo Comments

Frank Lampard brands Barkley as “naive” after late night taxi row over chips

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Frank Lampard has labelled Ross Barkley as 'naive' but believes the Chelsea midfielder has not broken any club codes after his late night incident in Liverpool. The 25-year-old was back in his home time on Sunday after Chelsea's 2-0 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion the day before. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, the England international had to be escorted to an ATM by police in order to pay a taxi driver after spilling chips in his cab on Sunday and being involved in an argument with him. While Lampard says that the midfielder has not broken any club codes, he confirmed that Barkley has conceded he made a mistake, but that he is still in the squad for the Champions League game with Lille tomorrow. ‘He has travelled with us. In terms ...

Sep282019 by JBNo Comments

Lampard confirms Jorginho has replaced Barkley as Chelsea penalty taker

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Chelsea head coach Frank Lampard confirmed Jorginho has replaced Ross Barkley as Chelsea’s main penalty taker following Saturday’s victory over Brighton. The England international missed a crucial spot kick against Valencia 10 days ago, wasting the chance to earn a point for his team on matchday one of the Champions League this season. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Both Willian and Jorginho felt they should have taken the penalty but Lampard clarified Barkley was right to take on the responsibility given he was, at the time, the designated player for the job. After a goalless first half against Brighton, however, it was Jorginho who stepped up to take the penalty after a foul on Mason Mount three minutes after the re-start. The Italy internat...

Sep262019 by JBNo Comments

Frank Lampard fires warning to Hudson-Odoi if he wants Chelsea spot

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Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has fired warning to Callum Hudson-Odoi that needs to learn more after the winger made his return from injury on Wednesday night. Hudson-Odoi started in the Carabao Cup against Grimsby Town, and scored his team's seventh goal of the match in the 89th minute as Chelsea romped to a 7-1 win. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The England winger played his first senior minutes for Chelsea since suffering a ruptured Achilles tendon in April. Hudson-Odoi nearly left Chelsea to join up with Bayern Munich last winter, but the academy product stayed at Stamford Bridge and last week signed a new five-year deal with the blues that will see him earn up to £180,000 per week. Big things are expected of the 18-year-old now but Lampard...

Sep242019 by JBNo Comments

Frank Lampard confirms Emerson out until mid-October with thigh injury

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Emerson Palmieri will be out until mid-October after suffering a recurrence of his thigh injury during Chelsea's 2-1 loss to Liverpool on Sunday, Frank Lampard has confirmed. The left-back, who was making his return after two matches out with injury, was forced off after just 15 minutes at Stamford Bridge against the league leaders. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "Emerson now won't be back until the other side of the international break," Lampard told Chelsea's website. "It will be a few weeks because it is the recurrence of an injury so we have to be a bit careful with it." MORE NEWS Van Dijk: You can't compare me and Lionel Messi REVEALED: Why Ronaldo missed Lionel Messi being crowned Fifa Best Footballer of the Year Emerson will defi...

Sep222019 by JBNo Comments

Frank Lampard gives injury updates on Abraham, Christensen & Emerson

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Chelsea suffered a string of injuries during their 2-1 loss to Liverpool on Sunday in the Premier League as Tammy Abraham, Andreas Christensen and Emerson were all forced off the pitch. Emerson went down with a hamstring injury in the first 15 minutes of the game, Christensen also seemed to suffer a knee injury just before half time and Abraham struggled before he was taken off for Batshuayi with what looked like a shoulder injury. Frank Lampard gave the latest on the injuries after the defeat to the Reds, and seemed very positive about Abraham and Christensen, but less about Emerson. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‘He was struggling a little bit at the end, I think it’s what happens with Tammy,’ Lampard told Sky Sports. ‘He’s had a fantastic st...

Sep212019 by JBNo Comments

Lampard reveals why Mo Salah flopped at Chelsea

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Chelsea manager Frank Lampard says Mohamed Salah’s ability was ‘clear’ during his time with the blues but that the Egyptian suffered due to a lack of opportunities. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The winger moved to Stamford Bridge in 2013 but played just 19 matches for the club before signing for Roma permanently in 2016. Jose Mourinho won the Premier League on his return to the club in 2014 and the Portuguese manager favoured the likes of Oscar, Willian and Eden Hazard ahead of Salah. Liverpool travel to west London on Sunday to take on Chelsea and Lampard, who was at the club during Salah’s stint at the club, says the Egypt international joined the club at the wrong time. ‘It is hard because everyone has their own pathways,’ said Lampard. ...

Sep132019 by JBNo Comments

Lampard provides injury update on N’Golo Kante and Antonio Rudiger

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Frank Lampard insists Antonio Rudiger will have a key role to play this campaign as the Chelsea defender closes in on making his return to the first team. The German suffered a knee injury against Manchester United in April and has missed the start of the new season, during which Chelsea’s defence has looked shaky. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ruidger has gotten 180 minutes playing for the club’s academy side against Tottenham and Liverpool in recent weeks and Lampard insists the 26-year-old is ready to stake a claim for a spot in the Chelsea defence. ‘He is fit,’ confirmed Lampard ahead of Saturday’s game against Wolves. ‘It’s a choice for myself, but he will have an important role. We have missed him as we have with a few more front line players. ...

Sep72019 by JB1 Comment

Giroud fires warning to Lampard and Tammy Abraham after losing Chelsea place

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Olivier Giroud says he is determined to win his place back in the Chelsea starting eleven after dropping behind Tammy Abraham in the pecking order at Stamford Bridge. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The France international has started just one of Chelsea’s four Premier League games so far this campaign, with Frank Lampard instead putting his faith in Abraham. The youngster has not let his new head coach down, scoring four goals already to emerge as Chelsea’s first-choice striker. However, This is not the first time Giroud has found it hard to break into Chelsea’s starting lineup since joining from Arsenal in 2018 but he still has his sights set on more first-team opportunities. Asked whether he will be happy to accept a limited role under Lampard t...