Frustrated: Lampard reacts to Everton 1-0 defeat to Chelsea

Everton coach Frank Lampard has reacted to his side’s 1-0 defeat to Chelsea on Saturday evening in their opening match of the new EPL season.

The match which took place at Goodison Park, saw midfielder Jorginho’s first-half penalty give the Blues the three points they needed.

Lampard in his statement lauded the depth in the squad of his former team but felt Everton deserved to come away from the game with something.

He told reporters: “I’m frustrated but not in terms of our performance. I thought we were really good. Chelsea want to pick you apart and we never allowed them to – apart from one tiny mistake which decided the game.

“You look at the benches – Chelsea can make changes, but in those forward areas there weren’t that many changes we could make.

“Anthony [Gordon] was generally the focal point, but [the front three] were mobile. I thought they did really well. Of course if you have a number nine, you might score from one of the crosses in the first half.”

On the penalty, Lampard said: “I think Chilly’s smart, but I think Doucoure has a bit of his arm. The mistake was getting pulled slightly out of position as a team.”