It’s not what we thought we’d ever hear come out of Frank Lampard’s mouth. One of the best English midfielders ever, Chelsea’s icon and best-ever goalscorer, three-time Premier League winner and European champion, is now the guy who praises his team’s spirit after a painful 3-0 defeat.Frank Lampard gives his thoughts on last night’s #UCL tie. 💬 pic.twitter.com/PZguPb9zB0— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) April 13, 2023 After a few years of managing Derby County in the second tier and largely underwhelming spells in charge of Chelsea and Everton, the legendary player seems to have forgotten what winning is all about. It was never going to be easy for Lampard to return to the club that has changed so much since his playing days. It’s been a few turbulent years at Stamford Bridge, and the old boy seems a bit lost. After Real Madrid taught his team a lesson, he desperately grasped for any positives, so he hailed his team’s attitude after Ben Chilwell’s sending-off.”I’m proud of the ten men. I don’t think they carved us open at 10 men. That was due to spirit. I’ve just told the players, ‘Special things can happen at Stamford Bridge’. They are a very good team, but we have to believe.”##NAJAVA_MECA_7172028##Given it is four games since Chelsea last found the net, however, it is hard to see them mounting a comeback and progressing to the semi-finals. While Lampard is far from being the only one to blame for the defeats at Wolverhampton last weekend and on Wednesday night in Madrid, he will be judged all over again for his previous spell in charge of the Blues. Fans will love him forever, but he has to convince them he has the capacity to lead the club from the bench. So far, he’s done little to help his case.UCL: Benzema and Asensio enough for 10 men ChelseaMentality plays such a significant role in football, which Lampard knows well. But has his psyche remained intact after the torrid time at Everton? Chelsea fans are urged to show blind faith and unconditional support to the club owner Todd Boehly and everyone in charge of the team’s fortunes. But not even the most loyal fan can’t do that without getting something in return.
