April 15th 2023.
Frank Lampard praised Conor Gallagher and Kepa Arrizabalaga after Chelsea's 2-1 defeat to Brighton, but acknowledged that his side were not able to match the performance of their opponents. Lampard was welcomed warmly by Chelsea fans at Stamford Bridge on his first match since taking over as temporary manager. Chelsea had a good start as Gallagher opened the scoring, but Brighton fought back and eventually won the match through Julio Enciso's long-range strike. Lampard admitted that the scoreline did not flatter Brighton, and that the basics were not done right by Chelsea. He also highlighted the connection and energy that Brighton had, and said that it was something that Chelsea needed to work on to progress.
(Image Source: https://metro.co.uk) Despite the defeat, Lampard's return to Stamford Bridge was a positive one.
Frank Lampard acknowledged that Brighton were the deserved winners at Stamford Bridge, praising Conor Gallagher and Kepa Arrizabalaga for their efforts in Chelsea's 2-1 defeat. The match marked Lampard's first appearance back at Stamford Bridge since he was appointed as Chelsea's interim manager until the end of the season, and the 44-year-old was greeted to a warm reception from the home supporters.
Gallagher had given Chelsea a perfect start in the 13th minute, but a Danny Welbeck header saw Brighton level the score just before half time. The second half saw Brighton up their game and Julio Enciso sealed the win with a brilliant long-range strike. Lampard acknowledged that his team's performance was not up to his expectations, admitting that they had "got the basics wrong".
Despite the defeat, Frank Lampard's return to Stamford Bridge was well-received by Chelsea fans, who are now looking to him to help the team address their issues and climb the ladder with time.
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