Chelsea caretaker Lampard: I'm proud of our 10 men

Football
13 Apr 2023 • 4:14 PM MYT
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Caretaker manager Frank Lampard has told his Chelsea players that anything can happen in their Champions League quarter final second leg against Real Madrid.

The Blues were resoundingly outplayed by the Spanish champions, but only lost 2-0, away from home in the first leg.

Lampard, who only took over at the club a week ago, wants his players to believe they can turn around the contest in the second leg.

Speaking to BT Sport at full-time, Lampard said, "I'm proud of the 10 men. The disappointing thing is that you give away a set piece from switching off... for the second goal.

"I don't think with 10 men they carved us open - that was due to the spirit. I think at that time in the game, we had our chances. Three pretty good chances; Joao [Felix] early, Raheem [Sterling] and Mason [Mount] near the end. So, there's some good things.

"But the result is the reality. But I've just said to the players, 'Special things can happen at Stamford Bridge'. They [Real] are a very good team, but we have to believe."