Lampard charges Chelsea players ahead of UCL game vs Real Madrid

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has sent a message to his players ahead of their Wednesday clash vs Spanish giants Real Madrid in the Champions League.

This comes after the Blues suffered a 1-0 defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday, being Frank Lampard’s first game of his second return as the Blues manager.

Despite the defeat, the Blues will now focus on the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final clash with Madrid on Wednesday.

“If you’re worried, don’t come. The players shouldn’t be. It’s a carrot for them when they sign for Chelsea,” Lampard said while addressing the press.

Mateo Kovacic is one of the most experienced players at Chelsea, having played in multiple Champions League finals and two World Cup semi-finals.

Mykhailo Mudryk, on the other hand, arrived at Stamford Bridge in January in a deal worth over £88 million but has so far lived below the expectations of many Chelsea supporters.

“Every player in that squad whether it’s Mateo Kovacic deserve to play for Chelsea or if you’re Mudryk and you come here, you’ve had your pathway to get here. You’re here for a reason.”

Lampard assured the Blues fans ahead of their Champions League game on Wednesday as he said it would be a completely different game.