Frank Lampard
Lampard reacts to Chelsea’s Champions League draw with Atletico Madrid
Frank Lampard says Chelsea have been handed the ‘toughest’ Champions League draw possible as they face La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid in the last-16. The blues finished top of Group E but have been handed a tricky test in the next stage of the competition against Diego Simeone’s side. Atletico have suffered only two defeats […]
Lampard reveals fresh Christian Pulisic fitness concern
Frank Lampard has revealed Chrisitian Pulisic is still struggling to find full fitness, with a niggling hamstring issue continuing to bother the Chelsea winger. The American star has started only four matches in all competitions so far this campaign and only one game since October as he struggles to shake the hamstring problem. Chelsea will […]
Lampard issues injury updates on Hakim Ziyech & Hudson-Odoi
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has confirmed that Hakim Ziyech and Callum Hudson-Odoi will be sidelined for two weeks with hamstring injuries. The blues boss is confident both players will be back for the hectic Christmas and New Year schedule. Ziyech was forced off with a hamstring problem during Saturday’s 3-1 victory against Leeds, while Hudson-Odoi pulled up in training ahead of […]
Frank Lampard provides Hakim Ziyech injury update after Leeds victory
Frank Lampard has confirmed that Hakim Ziyech suffered a hamstring injury during Chelsea’s 3-1 win over Leeds United. Chelsea summer signing Ziyech pulled up in the first half of Chelsea’s Premier League win at Stamford Bridge on Saturday and was replaced by Christian Pulisic. Asked for an update on Ziyech after the win, Lampard said: […]
Frank Lampard ready to sell two Chelsea players in January transfer window
Frank Lampard is ready to listen to offers for two of his defenders in the January window as the Chelsea boss looks to reduce his squad ahead of a potential Premier League title challenge. The additions of Edouard Mendy, Ben Chilwell and the experienced Thiago Silva have been the catalyst for Chelsea’s laudable defensive improvement […]
Lampard was ready to sign Thomas Partey as alternative to Declan Rice
Frank Lampard remains keen on signing a new defensive midfielder, despite N’Golo Kante’s return to form this campaign, according to reports. The Chelsea boss spent in excess of £200million in the summer and the majority of his new signings have made an instant impact at the club with the Blues only two points behind Premier […]
Frank Lampard hits back at Mourinho over title claims
Frank Lampard has disagreed with Jose Mourinho’s claim that Tottenham are not in the Premier League title race after the Portuguese manager described his team as ‘just a pony’. Spurs remain top of the league after a goalless draw between the two teams at Stamford Bridge, with the blues edging the chances in a tight, […]
Lampard reveals the debt he owes Abramovich following £200m spending spree
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich will see the club take to the pitch for the 1000th time under his ownership against Tottenham on Sunday. The anniversary falls on the day that Chelsea host rivals Tottenham at Stamford Bridge, a huge meeting between Frank Lampard and Jose Mourinho. Lampard was still a player for Chelsea when Abramovich […]
Mourinho fires “pressure” jibe at Lampard ahead of Chelsea return
Jose Mourinho believes Frank Lampard doesn’t face the same pressure that he did during his spells as Chelsea manager, despite being able to enjoy the same level of riches. Chelsea finished fourth under Lampard in his first campaign, with his achievement at the club lauded by many. But despite the club spending a huge £250m […]
Lampard reveals he ‘relies’ on two role models in Chelsea dressing room
Frank Lampard has admitted he ‘relies’ on role models Thiago Silva and Olivier Giroud in the Chelsea dressing room. Giroud and Silva are two of the more senior and experienced players currently at the club at the age of 34 and 36 respectively. Silva signed for Chelsea in the summer window after ending his eight-year […]