Chelsea face Derby County this evening in the League Cup, but the main focus is not the game. It’s about Frank Lampard returning to Chelsea after being one of their greatest ever players.
Lamps made it clear just how much he loves his former side, and hopes the encounter is full of love.
Sky Sports report he said: “This is my new career and a new challenge for me, but that club stays with me. So it is all good emotions and then down to the business. “Thirteen years of memories and what the club did for me.
I was fortunate to be part of a great club, great people, great fans and it is a club that stays with you throughout your life. “It was a special era and it will always be my place.
Manager of Chelsea gives his team instructions during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Chelsea FC at London Stadium on September 23, 2018 in London, United Kingdom.
LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 23: Maurizio Sarri, (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)
Chelsea and trophies
Chelsea will want to progress in the Carabao Cup.
The Blues are in the title race, and have not yet started their FA Cup campaign.
Add to that the fact they’ve got to worry about the Europa League, and their plate is full.
Obviously now I have a job and things change, but Chelsea and the people there will always be in my heart. Hopefully it will just be loads of love both ways!”
However, Maurizio Sarri has a good squad and plenty of young Chelsea players to turn to should he need them.
Fans were thrilled to see Ruben Loftus-Cheek get his chance, and also want to see Hudson-Odoi start a game.
