Lampard to make changes to his squad vs Brighton

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard in a pre-match statement ahead of their weekend game vs Brighton has revealed he would make changes to his squad.

Given the Blues’ midweek exertions in Spain with 10 men, and a crucial second game at Stamford Bridge coming up on Tuesday, Lampard wants to avoid a dropping intensity when they face Brighton, as well as offering other members of his squad an opportunity to impress.

‘They can’t all play, the maths doesn’t work,’ said Frank. ‘So I think over the period I’m here, first I want to win football matches because we’re Chelsea and that’s what’s expected by us and the fans.

‘Secondly I want to be part of a process in this period where players have an opportunity if they train well. If they deserve to play they get an opportunity on the pitch and they show what they can do.

‘So tomorrow will be an opportunity for players who didn’t play in the Champions League or at the weekend to come in, because it’s a game when we absolutely need freshness and energy.’