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Frank Lampard admits that Chelsea are going through a difficult time as they ended 2020 with just one win in five Premier League games.
Having entered the winter period in good shape, Chelsea’s 1-1 draw with Aston Villa means they are now six points behind leaders Liverpool after having played one more match.
Lampard made six changes from the team that lost 3-1 at Arsenal on Boxing Day, a game that led the Chelsea manager to criticize his players, but they could only take one point when Anwar El Ghazi canceled Olivier Giroud’s opener. .
Lampard, however, said he was happy with what he saw from his side.
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“It’s a draw against a good team, the performance was good, we deserved to win the game but we don’t. We have gone through a difficult streak, which we want to improve. We saw many signs of good attitude.” in the team, without having it in the last third.
“It leaves us having to do more of the same, because the season is tight. We had a bit of a difficult time, and today I saw some really good signs that I liked.”
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“I had some ideas to make changes anyway, because we have a squad of players ready to play. The changes were to try to keep a bit of balance in the team, and to try to refresh myself. I was happy, I’m not disappointed tonight. nothing more than the fact that we conceded that goal and didn’t score another.
“I was satisfied with the players that came in and satisfied with the attitude.”
Also he said Amazon: “It’s a tough little moment and we have to fight to get through it, but I can’t ask for more than what the players gave, the way they worked here.”
Chelsea players celebrate with Olivier Giroud after opening the scoring against Aston Villa
Villa’s leveler sparked complaints from Chelsea; The players initially called for a foul on Jack Grealish’s Andreas Christensen in preparation, but after the game Lampard said there was a hand from Matt Targett near the dugout before the goal.
“I think there was a handball, and the fourth official was very close to us. I’m not sure (why) it didn’t happen, it should have been handball.
“I have not seen the Christensen-Grealish incident. I did not think there was much in it at the time, I am not sure if it was a foul or not. I have not reviewed that as for the referee.
Lampard also says it is not a coincidence that Chelsea’s downfall has lined up with the absence of Hakim Ziyech through injury, who suffered a hamstring problem against Leeds in early December.
Chelsea players surround Stuart Attwell behind Villa’s leveler
“I don’t think it’s a coincidence. You can’t completely trust that. But with Hakim, the way he was playing, he was very effective in terms of assists, creating opportunities, and we were very fluid the moment he got injured against the Leeds.
“Where is he? There is a chance he might be fit for Man City if he goes ahead.”
Chelsea’s next game is scheduled to be against Manchester City on January 3, however their game with Everton on Monday night was postponed due to a Covid-19 outbreak at City.
Whats Next?
Chelsea host Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday, January 3 at 4.30pm, live on Sky Sports Premier League, before hosting Morecambe on Sunday, January 10, in the FA Cup third round at 1.30pm.
Villa will now go to Manchester United on New Years Day at 8pm, live on Sky Sports Premier League, before hosting Liverpool in the FA Cup third round on January 8 at 7:45 pm
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