Frank Lampard Archives ⋆ Page 7 of 24 ⋆ LSU

Dec142020 by JBNo Comments

Lampard reacts to Chelsea’s Champions League draw with Atletico Madrid

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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. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Atletico have suffered only two defeats in all competitions this campaign, while the Spanish side eliminated Liverpool out of the Champions League with a victory at Anfield in March. And Lampard concedes his Chelsea players could not have been given a more difficult draw in the competition. ‘I think most people will say it’s the toughest draw we could’ve had when you go on current form, how they’re doing in La Liga, European experience, qu...

Dec112020 by JBNo Comments

Lampard reveals fresh Christian Pulisic fitness concern

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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. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chelsea will play Everton at Goodison Park on Saturday in the Premier League and Lampard expects to have Pulisic available for the game, but he is not clear of fitness issues. The Chelsea manager described the player as having ‘a tiny bit of awareness’ in his hamstring, which is why he missed the Champions League final group game with Krasnodar on Tuesday. ‘We’re the same as we were in midweek Hak...

Dec92020 by JBNo Comments

Lampard issues injury updates on Hakim Ziyech & Hudson-Odoi

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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. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 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 the Champions League clash with Krasnodar which later ended in 1-1. The attacking duo have now been assessed by Chelsea’s medical team, with Lampard very much optimistic about their conditions. He said: “Both players are hopefully going to be out for around two weeks. They had scans yesterday and their injuries are showing that they will be ...

Dec62020 by JBNo Comments

Frank Lampard provides Hakim Ziyech injury update after Leeds victory

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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. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Asked for an update on Ziyech after the win, Lampard said: ‘It was his hamstring, he felt it go. ‘We will have to find out how serious it is over the next few days, but it’s obviously disappointing going into a busy period.’ Chelsea were forced to come from behind to win against Leeds after former the club's former player Patrick Bamford rounded Edouard Mendy and scored the first goal of the game. Olivier Giroud – who scored four goals in Chelsea’s...

Dec42020 by JBNo Comments

Frank Lampard ready to sell two Chelsea players in January transfer window

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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 so far this campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Although Lampard secured a top four finish last season, the progress of his team was undermined by a poor defense which shipped in 54 goals, the most of any club that finished in the top half. The new signings and a decision to return to a flat back four have done the magic, but managing a squad which contains five senior centre backs has provided something of a headache fo...

Dec32020 by JBNo Comments

Lampard was ready to sign Thomas Partey as alternative to Declan Rice

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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 League leaders Tottenham. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ben Chilwell, Thiago Silva and Edouard Mendy have all helped improve Chelsea’s defensive record, while Timo Wener and Hakim Ziyech have hit the ground running at the other end of the pitch. Meanwhile, Kante has regained full fitness and reestablished himself as a key player in Lampard’s team, but given his age, Lampard is aware of the need to look to the future. Declan Rice...

Nov302020 by JBNo Comments

Frank Lampard hits back at Mourinho over title claims

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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, tactical battle on Sunday. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Although Tottenham maintained their position at the top of the table, Mourinho said afterwards that Chelsea were bigger contenders and his team were huge underdogs. ‘They are one of the biggest contenders, there is no doubt about that. I believe that for them it is not a problem at all to be two points behind us and Liverpool – and if Leicester win, I believe they are also with the sam...

Nov282020 by JBNo Comments

Lampard reveals the debt he owes Abramovich following £200m spending spree

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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. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Lampard was still a player for Chelsea when Abramovich first purchased the club in 2003 and was instrumental to the first years of success that the blues gained in the opening years of his tenure. The former Chelsea player was proud to be a part of that squad, and is also proud to be the manager during a year which has been overshadowed by coronavirus pandemic in which Abramovich has continued to invest in the team. “I was certainly proud of that...

Nov282020 by JBNo Comments

Mourinho fires “pressure” jibe at Lampard ahead of Chelsea return

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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. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But despite the club spending a huge £250m on players this summer window, there appears to be little expectation on Lampard to guide Chelsea to a Premier League title win this campaign. Mourinho feels the same about another of his former teams, Manchester United, with Solskjaer also seemingly not expected to challenge for the league title. “What I felt is that was when I was in these clubs (Chelsea and United), there was huge pressure on me and...

Nov272020 by JBNo Comments

Lampard reveals he ‘relies’ on two role models in Chelsea dressing room

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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. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Silva signed for Chelsea in the summer window after ending his eight-year stay at Paris Saint-Germain in which he won seven league titles and also reached the UEFA Champions League final. Silva has made a good start to his Chelsea career and looks set to extend his time in west London by signing a new contract. Asked about the support he receives from Chelsea’s senior players, Lampard said: ‘That’s hugely important. ‘When you’re a coach or manager you have a huge responsibility, bu...