Frank Lampard has defended Todd Boehly’s “ardour” after the Chelsea co-owner reportedly instructed his gamers the season has been “embarrassing” in an try to fireplace them up for Tuesday’s Champions League conflict towards Real Madrid.
Boehly spoke to Chelsea’s struggling stars within the dressing room within the rapid aftermath of their demoralising 2-1 defeat by Brighton within the Premier League on Saturday.
Watch the world’s greatest footballers each week with beIN SPORTS on Kayo. LIVE protection from Bundesliga, Ligue 1, Serie A, Carabao Cup, EFL & SPFL. New to Kayo? Start your free trial now >
Chelsea, languishing eleventh n the desk, have misplaced all three matches since Lampard returned to Stamford Bridge as caretaker boss.
They misplaced 2-0 to Champions League holders Real within the quarter-final first leg final week and face an uphill job to succeed in the final 4 of a contest they received below former supervisor Thomas Tuchel two years in the past.
A consortium led by Boehly and Clearlake Capital Group purchased the London membership from Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich final yr and have spent closely on new signings for little reward to date.
Chelsea proprietor Todd Boehly ripped into the gamers within the dressing room. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP)Source: AFP
MORE COVERAGE
PL Talking Pts: Arsenal’s ‘enormous mistake’ flips title race; star’s merciless dig at rivals
‘Best on this planet’: Rival boss’ all-time reward for Kerr as Aussie celebrity saves Chelsea
Wrap: Arsenal crumble in enormous title blow; ‘horrible’ VAR drama amid Man Utd increase
Boehly reportedly confirmed a few of his frustration at Chelsea’s woes when he visited the dressing room final weekend.
But Blues goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga stated in a pre-match press convention on Monday that there was nothing uncommon about Boehly’s message.
“Todd involves the altering room in each recreation,” he stated.
“He had totally different chats with us after totally different video games.
“I’m not going to say what he stated. It is regular when he involves the altering room.” Lampard, who was beforehand Chelsea boss from July 2019 to January 2021, stated he was proud of the homeowners having their say, saying it “exhibits ardour”.
“I’m snug with that,” he stated.
Arsenal blow 2-0 lead over West Ham | 01:55
“For me there was possibly some criticism of our outdated proprietor (Abramovich) of not coming to video games and never being round and that wasn’t at all times true.
“But when an proprietor may be very vested of their curiosity within the staff and wanting to assist and enhance it’s their prerogative to have the enter that they need.”
Lampard, who was sacked as Everton supervisor in January, rejected recommendations Chelsea had been “damaged” after such a disappointing season.
“We’re not the place we wish to be,” he stated.
“I feel the phrase ‘damaged’ is a bit a lot. The league place is a actuality, we’re 2-0 down on this recreation. Those issues are simply actuality.
“We should work towards that and present in each method we will as a result of we’re in that second.” But he stated his staff might flip their Champions League tie round.
“Anything is feasible. We are a aggressive staff and we should be right here on this stage of the competitors. We additionally perceive that the opponent is basically excessive degree,” he stated.
