Tag: lampard
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Lampard seeks improvement at Chelsea to make them title contenders
Chelsea boss Frank Lampard said he is pleased with the progress made by his team in the Premier League so far this season, but has called for further improvement in their quest to become genuine title contenders. The London side are fifth in the table with 25 points from 14 games, two points behind second-placed…
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Chelsea ready to sell seven first-team players in 2021
Premier League side Chelsea are ready to sell as many as seven first teamers in 2021. A number of players are currently surplus to requirements within Frank Lampard’s squad and chief negotiator Marina Granovskaia will be hoping to find buyers as the Blues’ rebuild continues. Antonio Rudiger, Andres Christensen, Jorginho, Marcos Alonso, Ross Barkley, Danny…
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Lampard admits ‘tension’ at Chelsea before West Ham win
Frank Lampard admits there was ‘tension’ at Chelsea heading into Monday’s clash with West Ham United. The Blues entered the match with two consecutive losses to Wolves and Everton. And Lampard was delighted after his players responded with a 3-0 win over the Hammers. “This season is looking different to every other season,” he said.…
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Ancelotti outwits former player Lampard as Everton down Chelsea
Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti outwitted his former player Frank Lampard as his side put on a superbly organised performance to beat visitors Chelsea 1-0 in their English Premier League clash on Saturday. Ancelotti’s side were happy to let their visitors have the ball but allowed them precious little in the way of goal-scoring chances. They…
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Lampard hails Cech influence on Chelsea summer transfer success
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has paid tribute to football chief Petr Cech for his work in the market this year. Lampard praised his relationship with former team-mate and Chelsea. performance director Cech, who has helped to build a rejuvenated Blues squad following £253million worth of investment this summer. The Chelsea manager said: “That will only…
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I won’t give Giroud playing assurances – Lampard
Chelsea boss Frank Lampard has refused to offer playing assurances to Olivier Giroud. Giroud scored four goals in the midweek Champions League defeat of Sevilla, but could still be on the bench against Leeds United. Lampard said, “With Giroud, it’s not a case of giving any player assurances over game time because with a competitive…
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Beat Tottenham for Abramovich, Lampard tells Chelsea players
Chelsea boss Frank Lampard wants to beat Tottenham for club owner Roman Abramovich. Lampard paid tribute to Abramovich as the Russian billionaire prepares for his 1,000th game as owner of Chelsea. “As a manager and a player who was involved in a lot of those games I can give him nothing but a huge thank…
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I report to Abramovich after every game, Lampard reveals
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard admits he has little to do with owner Roman Abramovich. The Russian owner has been a distant figure at Stamford Bridge in recent years after problems with the UK government over his visa. Lampard tells The Athletic that Abramovich was “very visible at the training ground in the early years”, but…
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Giroud sends message to Lampard after Rennes winner
Olivier Giroud says he will continue to deliver when called upon by Chelsea manager Frank Lampard. The Frenchman has hardly played this season due to the performances of Tammy Abraham and Timo Werner. But the veteran striker came off the bench to score a late winner against Rennes on Tuesday, booking Chelsea’s place in the…
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I want Giroud to stay – Lampard
Chelsea boss Frank Lampard has declared he wants Olivier Giroudb to see out the season. Giroud’s agent has warned that the World Cup winner will leave the club if the situation does not change, but Lampard says he has a “good relationship” with 34-year-old. “I want Oli [Giroud] to stay,” said Lampard. “He is very…