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Frank Lampard issues new ban to his players

Frank Lampard issues new ban to his players

Premier League
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has revealed he will tell his players not to celebrate in training amid fears group hugs could spread Covid-19. Premier League chiefs have warned players to stop celebrations to comply with strict Coronavirus protocols after the spike in Britain. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Lampard believes players will now have to curb natural instincts to celebrate after they score in football games. He plans to work on less hands-on celebrations in training. Asked if the blues will stop themselves from celebrating during training, Lampard said: "Yes, maybe we will. In all seriousness, we practice social distancing as much as we can at the training ground. "On the pitch it can be difficult at times clearly, because you have to train ...
Frank Lampard hints at bigger roles for two Chelsea youngsters after FA Cup win

Frank Lampard hints at bigger roles for two Chelsea youngsters after FA Cup win

Premier League
Frank Lampard has suggested Billy Gilmour and Callum Hudson-Odoi will be handed more key roles in the team after they both starred in the FA Cup win over Morecambe. The blues smashed League Two side Morecambe 4-0 on Sunday to reach the fourth round. Mason Mount put the hosts in front, before Timo Werner ended his goal-drought on the stroke of half-time. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Hudson-Odoi added a third in the second half and Chelsea summer signing Kai Havertz headed home the fourth on a comfortable afternoon for Lampard’s side. Gilmour and Hudson-Odoi both impressed for Chelsea and Lampard has suggested he will turn to the young players on a more regular basis over the coming games. ‘I think Billy is pushing [for a regular run in the first-team...
Lampard confirms player that will leave Chelsea this January

Lampard confirms player that will leave Chelsea this January

Premier League
Frank Lampard has now confirmed that Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori will leave the club on loan this January transfer window. Lampard said this on Sunday after Chelsea’s FA Cup third-round 4-0 victory over Morecambe. And also said that was one of the reasons he did not start Fikayo against Morecambe. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); And Chelsea defeated Morecambe at Stamford Bridge courtesy of goals from Mason Mount, Timo Werner, Callum Hudson-Odoi, and Kai Havertz. “Situation with Fikayo is open about the moment,” Frank Lampard said at his post-match press conference after the game. “There is a possibility he could be going on loan to get games somewhere else. “So that would have to be the solution for him and the club. “That was part of my thinking...
Chelsea draw up five-man shortlist who could replace Frank Lampard

Chelsea draw up five-man shortlist who could replace Frank Lampard

Premier League
Roman Abramovich has reportedly prepared a five-man shortlist of potential candidates to take over from Frank Lampard should he fail to turn things around at the club. Chelsea currently sit ninth on the Premier League table, seven points behind league leaders Liverpool and Manchester United, despite spending up to £200m in the summer window. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chelsea sanctioned the transfers of seven players which includes Kai Havertz, Timo Werner, Hakim Ziyech and Thiago Silva. However, despite last summer’s new signings, Lampard has so far struggled to get the London side firing on all cylinders. Chelsea have won only two of their last eight games in all competitions during a four-week period which has seen the club suffer defeats to Ar...
Frank Lampard clashes with Chelsea over the signing of Declan Rice

Frank Lampard clashes with Chelsea over the signing of Declan Rice

Premier League
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has clashed with the club’s board over signing West Ham’s Declan Rice, according to reports. Rice, who is a former Chelsea academy prospect, has developed into an outstanding defensive midfielder at the London club, and is now being linked with a return to Stamford Bridge. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The blues have been monitoring Rice’s progress for some time since his rise, and Lampard is believed to be a huge fan of the England international. But, according to The Athletic’s David Ornstein, Chelsea board have reservations over the midfielder. The club chiefs are also concerned over the huge price tag West Ham placed on the player. Meanwhile, Frank Lampard is currently under pressure at the club after losing four of ...
Chelsea take decision on Lampard’s job following poor performances

Chelsea take decision on Lampard’s job following poor performances

Premier League
Frank Lampard is set to be given time to prove he deserves to stay in his post as Chelsea manager despite the growing alarm about the club's recent performances. Chelsea’s faltering title challenge suffered another huge setback when they lost 3-1 to Manchester City on Sunday, putting Lampard in danger of being sacked before the end of this campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Although the humbling defeat by City is unlikely to result in him being sacked, he is under mounting pressure and the board could be forced to act if they fear Champions League qualification slipping from their hands. Tuchel, who led PSG to the Champions League final last campaign before being sacked by the club last month, has been put shortlisted as a potential replacement. ...
Roman Abramovich considering Shevchenko to replace Lampard at Chelsea

Roman Abramovich considering Shevchenko to replace Lampard at Chelsea

Premier League
Former Chelsea player Andriy Shevchenko is on Roman Abramovich’s shortlist of managers who could replace Frank Lampard if he decides to sack him, according to reports. The London club have lost four of their last six league games and slipped to 8th place in the table, with a humbling defeat to Manchester City on Sunday representing a low point of their current slump. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chelsea are reported to be planning for the possibility of sacking Lampard and his future at Stamford Bridge is under huge threat unless he turns things around. French outlet Le10 Sport claim that one of the names on Chelsea’s shortlist to replace Lampard is former Chelsea teammate Shevchenko. Shevchenko spent one-and-a-half rather underwhelming seasons at C...
Frank Lampard reveals the three reasons his team lost 3-1 to Man City

Frank Lampard reveals the three reasons his team lost 3-1 to Man City

Premier League
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has revealed the three reasons his team was defeated 3-1 by Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday at the Stamford Bridge. Lampard said his players allowed Man City to take control of the match, find spaces between the lines and play with quality. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Goals from Gundogan, Phil Foden and Kevin De Bruyne gave Pep Guardiola’s side all three points against the blues. But Hudson-Odoi’s late goal was not enough to give Chelsea a point. ‘From 15 minutes onwards we allowed City to take control of the game, find spaces between the lines, and play with the quality of players they have,’ Lampard said. ‘The two goals came in quick succession, and you have to continue believing and keep going, and f...
Chelsea ‘considering firing Lampard’ amid slump & already looking at replacements

Chelsea ‘considering firing Lampard’ amid slump & already looking at replacements

Premier League
Frank Lampard’s future at Chelsea is under huge threat after another poor result and the London club are already looking at possible replacements, according to reports. Chelsea's winter slump continued on Sunday against Manchester City, losing 3-1 and giving up 18 shots – the most by an opposing team at Stamford Bridge in the last seven years. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); After an even start, Man City cut through Chelsea with ease in a ruthless first-half display, with Ilkay Gundogan, Phil Foden and Kevin De Bruyne all getting on the scoresheet in the game. The blues have now won just one of their last seven games in all competitions and slipped down the table, with their latest defeat leaving them in 8th place in the standings – just three points ahea...
Frank Lampard clears air on resigning as Chelsea manager

Frank Lampard clears air on resigning as Chelsea manager

Premier League
Frank Lampard has insisted that he will never resign as Chelsea manager amid the club's current poor form. Ahead of this Sunday’s home game against Manchester City, Lampard says he embraces the pressure that comes after a £200m summer spending spree. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Having earned legend status at Chelsea as a player, a relatively inexperienced manager is aware of the expectation that exists at Stamford Bridge. Last campaign, Lampard led the blues to the FA Cup final and a top-four-finish. But this year, a title challenge has been talked up by many. Lampard told reporters after seeing Chelsea take just four points from their last five Premier League games: 'I enjoy pressure. If I didn’t enjoy it I would not have got back into this, or I ...
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