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      Timo Werner hauled off at half-time as Frank Lampard admits Chelsea striker ‘didn’t give us enough’

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      CHELSEA boss Frank Lampard tore into Timo Werner as he revealed why he was taken off at half-time against Arsenal.
      The Blues striker – who started out on the left wing at the Emirates – has now gone ten games without scoring for the West Londoners.

      Timo Werner once again drew a blank for Chelsea as he disappointed against ArsenalCredit: Guardian News & Media / Free to use by all titles in perpetuity under NMC agreement

      Frank Lampard was scathing in his assessment of the German strikerCredit: Kevin Quigley-The Daily Mail

      And Lampard failed to hold back in his assessment of the ex-RB Leipzig star who he swiftly took off at the break with his side 2-0 down.
      Callum Hudson-Odoi came on in his place, and the England international provided the late assist for Tammy Abraham’s consolation goal.
      Lampard backed the German international to start scoring ahead of their trip to North London, but he held nothing back following the defeat to Arsenal.
      Speaking in his post-match press conference, the 42-year-old was asked whether it is time to now rest Werner.

      To which he said: “We’ll see. The goals not going in is something he’ll be judged on but I could have made more subs.
      “I had to make them in those areas to inject energy. Timo didn’t give us enough with or without the ball. I had to make changes.”

      Lampard then spoke of his frustration that his side missed out on the chance to go second in the Premier League table.
      He said: “I’ll take responsibility on the outside but the players also have to take responsibility.

      “The message was clear – Arsenal are a dangerous team. When you go out and play 60 or 70 per cent then you’re not going to win any games.
      “I am angry because I want us to win games. It was an opportunity to go second. You get what you deserve.”
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      Chelsea make Erling Haaland transfer No1 priority for next summer with Dortmund ace eyed to lead attack

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      CHELSEA have reportedly made signing Erling Haaland their ‘top priority’ next summer.
      Despite not turning 21 until July, the hotshot is rapidly closing in on a century of career goals already.

      Chelsea have reportedly made signing Erling Haaland their ‘top priority’ next summerCredit: Getty

      The Borussia Dortmund star has been in excellent form this joining the Bundesliga outfit last January, and already has 17 this term.
      And Sky Sport Italia now claims that has led to Frank Lampard informing the Blues board that the Norwegian is his No1 target.
      That is despite him spending £123million on bringing Timo Werner and Kai Havertz in to bolster his attack in the summer.
      However, Chelsea will face stiff competition for the hotshot.

      Manchester United remain linked with the Leeds-born ace – while neighbours Man City are also keen.
      They are looking for a long-term replacement for Sergio Aguero and have doubts over whether Gabriel Jesus can fill that role.
      And with Haaland’s father, Alf-Inge,a former player of the club, they hope that could help bring him to them.
      The youngster continues to publicly pledge his immediate future to Dortmund.

      But speculation that he could depart in a big-money move refuses to go away.
      Dortmund will demand well over £100m to sell him at the end of the campaign.
      Some reports have suggested that Haaland’s current contract contains a clause that would allow him to go for £68m in 2022.
      But Dortmund have insisted those claims are false and that there is no such clause.
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      Chelsea player of the year for 2020 named as Mason Mount with Frank Lampard backed for big season

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      CHELSEA have enjoyed an impressive 2020 as they secured Champions League football last term with Frank Lampard’s youngsters coming up trumps.
      However despite falling short in the FA Cup final against Arsenal in August, the Blues have shown their class in the top-flight this term as well as in Europe.

      Chelsea were tipped to be in contention to win the Premier League earlier this seasonCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      They recruited brilliantly in the summer having brought in the likes of Timo Werner, Kai Havertz, Hakim Ziyech, Ben Chillwell, Thiago Silva and Edouard Mendy.
      The club sit fifth in the Premier League table after 14 games, but there remains huge optimism around Stamford Bridge.
      Here Simon Phillips gives his views on how Chelsea have fared this year.
      Player of the Year for 2020 – Mason Mount
      He’s played in all but two games under Lampard this season and has been the first name on his team sheet since the start of last season, becoming an essential team member.

      Others have performed well, but none have been as consistently good overall as Mason Mount has been, and he has improved even more this season.
      He rarely gives the ball away and his energy on the pitch is underrated.
      Mount doesn’t just give you energy though, he provides defensive reinforcements with his recoveries, and his pace and vision is dangerous on the counter attack.

      Mason Mount has featured in 20 games in all competitions this seasonCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Young Player of the Year for 2020 – Reece James
      There are absolutely no arguments who this should be for 2020.

      Reece James has been colossal for Chelsea over the last year.
      He has dislodged a good player and club captain in Cesar Azpilicueta to nail down the regular starting right-back spot, and he has become an indispensable player in the starting eleven.
      His attacking threat from the right hand side with his runs and crossing has been an added weapon for Chelsea, and he has become a real danger man for the opposition.

      Reece James has enjoyed a number of dazzling displays for the West Londoners in 2020Credit: Reuters
      Hopes, expectations and what would be a successful league finish?
      It has been a rollercoaster season so far. Chelsea went 17 games unbeaten before losing two on the trot recently, and some of us got carried away before the losses.
      Chelsea went from being written off entirely by most pundits, to being talked about as a team who can win both the Premier League and the Champions League in the space of a few months.
      Reality kicked in when we stumbled again, but I can still see a fruitful end to the season, and a real challenge at some silverware.
      We have not lost a game so far in the Champions League and if we can overcome the very tough task of knocking out Atletico Madrid, which we have every chance of doing, then we could really be contenders to win the Champions League.
      But the reality is for me I’d be more than happy with a top three finish and some silverware, whether it is the FA Cup or in Europe, we have a decent chance of winning something.
      I expect many more bumps in the road, but Lampard has his team playing with more confidence than last season.
      And if the new signings can continue to make the impact that they showed they can do during the unbeaten run, then Chelsea can really become a force by the end of this season.

      Chelsea’s Premier League squad

      Full squad, in number order…

      Kepa ArrizabalagaAntonio RudigerMarcos AlonsoAndreas Christensen – homegrownJorginhoThiago SilvaN’Golo KanteTammy Abraham – homegrownChristian PulisicTimo WernerWilly CaballeroFikayo Tomori – homegrownKurt ZoumaEdouard MendyMateo KovacicOlivier GiroudMason Mount – under-21Callum Hudson-Odoi – under-21Ben Chilwell – homegrownHakim ZiyechBilly Gilmour – under-21Reece James – under-21Cesar AzpilicuetaKai Havertz – under-21Emerson PalmieriPetr Cech

      Will Frank Lampard be at Chelsea at the end of 2021?
      I have no doubt that he will still be the Chelsea manager at the end of 2021, purely because he has been fully backed by the board with a lot of new signings.
      So if they were to then give up on him so soon, it would all seem like a big waste of time.
      This is a long-term project, a lot like Liverpool and Manchester City have been afforded with Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola – if the board change managers between a long- term project, it defeats the object entirely.
      Lampard is a young manager learning the ropes, and he will get better and grow even more, Chelsea would have known that he is a developing manager when they took him on – this is not a new occurrence.
      The only way I can see Lampard being sacked or leaving the club is if disaster struck and they found themselves down in a relegation battle.

      Other than that, there is no way Lampard is replaced if it is a board decision.
      You have to know that any project takes time and Chelsea will not become world-beaters over night, but the board has to believe in the project in the first place to take it on, and they will fully believe that Lampard is the man to lead it.
      He knows the club, knows what it takes to be a success, and is a born winner – he will be afforded time and patience unless there is a disaster; that I have no doubt about.
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      Chelsea look to steal Moises Caicedo from Man Utd as Lampard makes £4.5m transfer Ecuador midfielder, aged 19

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      CHELSEA have reportedly joined Manchester United in the hunt to prise Ecuadorian teenager Moises Caicedo away from Independiente del Valle.
      The Red Devils were believed to be in pole position to secure the 19-year-old midfielder’s services following his dazzling displays this season.

      Ecuador starlet Moises Caicedo is reportedly attracting interest from Manchester United and ChelseaCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano stated that United were in talks to sign the teenager – who has been capped four times for his country’s senior side.
      He said: “Manchester United are in direct contact with the agents of Moises Caicedo (Indep. del Valle).
      “The agreement on personal terms [5 years] won’t be a problem. €5m (£4.5m) price tag.
      “#MUFC ‘control’ the situation by weeks and will decide soon whether to complete the deal or not.”

      However according to the Daily Mail, Chelsea have entered the race to bring Caicedo to England.
      And they have also claimed that while United are interested in the player, talks aren’t yet at an advanced stage.
      It has been stated that the Blues have sent scouts to watch the youngster in action.
      Chelsea are also said to have held discussions with Independiente del Valle about a possible £4.5million deal.

      United will be desperate not to lose out on another promising talent with Celta Vigo defender Stefan Bajcetic believed to prefer a move to Liverpool.
      And United aren’t just competing with Chelsea for Caicedo’s signature, as Brighton and Newcastle are also interested.
      But United will hope the fact the player is a boyhood fan of the club will prove to be crucial.
      In a recent TV interview, he said: “Manchester United are my favourite club.
      “I really like the game of N’Golo Kante and Paul Pogba, I learn a lot from them every time I see them.
      “I always try to do what they do, that’s why they are there.”
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      Four Chelsea youngsters set to break into Frank Lampard’s first-team in 2021, including Ethan Ampadu and Conor Gallagher

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      THERE has never been a better time to be an academy player at Chelsea.
      With Frank Lampard and Jody Morris back at Stamford Bridge, all youngsters will genuinely believe they have a shot of making the senior squad.

      Frank Lampard will have his eye on a few youngsters with a view to adding them to his 2021 ranksCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Billy Gilmour, Reece James, Mason Mount, Tammy Abraham, and more recently Faustino Anjorin have all been afforded chances.
      Lampard and Morris take great interest in both academy stars and youngsters away on loan.
      And there will be a fair few the pair are considering calling up to the Chelsea first-team at some stage in 2021.
      We take a look at FOUR players who could be ready to take the leap…

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      MARC GUEHI

      Marc Guehi could be competing for a first-team spot in the 2021-22 seasonCredit: Rex Features
      THE England under-21 international has really come into his own this season on loan at Swansea, helping them mount a challenge for the Championship title.
      If he keeps improving at this rate he will really be staking a claim to come in as one of Lampard’s centre-backs next season.
      His confidence has sky-rocketed and he is showing potential to become a top-class, modern-day centre-back.

      CONOR GALLAGHER

      Conor Gallagher has impressed on loan at West Brom this seasonCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      THE midfielder’s path into the first-team looks a lot tougher than Guehi and he might go out on loan for another season before he gets his shot.
      But you cannot ignore his ability and what he is doing in the Premier League right now for a struggling team.
      Ironically, he has a look of being ‘Lampard-esque’ in terms of his box-to-box play and tendency to arrive late in the opposition area to find the net.
      He has a LOT of top talent to compete with to make it at Chelsea, but I believe he can have an edge over some and get a chance.
      ARMANDO BROJA

      Armando Broja has shown he has an eye for goal on loan at VitesseCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      THE 19-year old has already been capped three times by Albania and he has the look of being a complete striker.
      There is a bit more development needed from the on-loan Vitesse player.
      But with five goals in 11 appearances so far this season, I firmly believe he can be in the Chelsea squad within the next two seasons.
      ETHAN AMPADU

      Ethan Ampadu will hope to have a second crack at the Chelsea first-team, this time under LampardCredit: Rex Features
      THE Wales ace finally looks to be getting the game time he deserves with Sheffield United in the Premier League this season – having played as both a centre-back and defensive midfielder.
      I’d still like to see him perfect one single position – and I know Lampard sees him as a midfielder.
      But the quality he has is unquestionable and he’s been showing it for years.
      Similarly to Gallagher, he has a lot of quality ahead of him in the pecking order right now.
      But, depending on various other situations and as long as he keeps performing, I think he could be in Chelsea’s senior squad next season.

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      Chelsea transfer target Declan Rice makes dad Sean his agent who is Blues fan and Stamford Bridge season ticket holder

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      CHELSEA transfer target Declan Rice is now reportedly represented by his father – a Stamford Bridge season ticket holder.
      The West Ham United midfielder is enjoying another impressive campaign after the Hammers fended off interest from the Blues last summer.

      Declan Rice has made his Chelsea season ticket holder dad Sean his agent

      The midfielder is one of Frank Lampard’s top transfer targetsCredit: Reuters

      Frank Lampard is desperate to add the England international to his ranks.
      And those hopes could have been raised after The Athletic reported his die-hard Chelsea supporting dad Sean is now acting as his agent. 
      However, they state any thoughts of that having a direct impact on any potential transfer as being ‘premature’ with West Ham’s stance remaining the same.
      They even claim that due to their fine start to the campaign, they would even reject an offer of £80m for their star asset next month.

      Chelsea, who released Rice from their academy as a youngster, also have Manchester United competing with them for the 21-year-old.
      Reports have emerged United are in the market for a defensive midfielder and centre-back – both positions Rice can fill.
      Even though they are happy to wait until next summer, if a specific target became available in January then they would make a move but club chiefs are not expecting any incomings at this stage.
      Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side are instead focusing on completing their squad overhaul across the next two windows.

      And the Norwegian boss is said to rate Three Lions ace Rice highly.
      Rice has assumed the captaincy at West Ham with Mark Noble out of the starting side and has flourished in the role.
      He is contracted to the Hammers until 2024.
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      11 forgotten Chelsea players still on their books, including Musonda, Pantic, Kenedy, Baker, Rahman and Van Ginkel

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      ASTONISHINGLY, Chelsea have 32 players out on loan at other clubs this season.
      While more of their stars that aren’t playing first team football, and couldn’t get a move elsewhere, might be playing with the reserves.

      Charly Musonda is one of a number of forgotten Chelsea starsCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      There will be some, of course, you remember. Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Ethan Ampadu and Michy Batshuayi spring to mind.
      And then there are others you would’ve completely forgotten about.
      Here’s 11 Blues stars still on the books at Stamford Bridge rival fans might be tempted to chant, ‘Who are ya?”
      CHARLY MUSONDA
      Now 24, the Belgium midfielder has been with the club since 2012, making seven appearances in all competitions.

      But Musonda, once a highly-rated prospect, hasn’t appeared since 2018 and was loaned out to Dutch side Vitesse last season.
      And that’s because of a crippling knee injury that has kept him sidelined for 15 months.
      Musonda is now back in training, but his future at Stamford Bridge remains unclear.

      Musonda has worked his way back to fitness after a 15-month injury lay offCredit: https://www.instagram.com/musonda/?hl=en
      VICTOR MOSES
      Under Antonio Conte, Moses was reborn playing as a wing-back.

      But under Maurizio Sarri he was frozen out, and Lampard has favoured more conventional defenders in the full back positions.
      Moses enjoyed a loan at Inter Milan, where he was reunited with Conte.
      Now, he’s at Spartak Moscow.

      Victor Moses is still a Chelsea player despite being frozen out by Sarri and LampardCredit: Getty – Contributor
      LUCAS PIAZON
      Incredibly, Brazilian winger Piazon is on his seventh loan.
      Now 26, he’s plying his trade in Portugal at Rio Ave, after spells at Malaga, Vitesse, Frankfurt, Reading, Fulham, and Chievo.
      Bizarrely, he signed a contract extension with the Blues in 2019, after stating he believed he had no future at the club just months earlier.
      Chelsea reportedly wouldn’t let him walk away for free, so he signed a new deal to get another loan away.

      Lucas Piazon has been loaned seven timesCredit: PA:Empics Sport
      MARCO VAN GINKEL
      Signed in 2013 from Vitesse Arnhem for £9million, the Dutch midfielder suffered a serious knee injury at the beginning of his Chelsea career.
      Van Ginkel then struggled to re-establish himself in the first team set-up, and was loaned to AC Milan, Stoke, and for four seasons at PSV.
      However his progress has been hampered by a serious ACL injury, and he hasn’t played a single game since May 2018.
      However he is back on loan at PSV, having signed a one-year deal with Chelsea last summer, in the hope he can resurrect his career.
      The Dutch international has 31 goals in 64 games in loan spells from 2015 to today.

      Marco van Ginkel is a forgotten man at Stamford BridgeCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      KENEDY
      The Brazilian appeared 20 times in all competitions the season he signed for Chelsea in 2014-15 for a fee of around £6.3million.
      But again he found himself loaned out, to Watford in 2016 and Newcastle for two consecutive seasons from 2017.
      In recent seasons he’s left our shores to play in La Liga for Getafe and Granada.
      However, he’s still on Chelsea’s books.

      Kenedy is still on Chelsea’s books but hasn’t played for the Blues since 2018Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      LEWIS BAKER
      Former Luton youth star Baker, 25, has played just once for Chelsea – during the 2013-14 season.
      The following season, because of the assistance of then-boss Jose Mourinho, he was given a Premier League winner’s medal, despite never playing a game.
      After loan spells with seven different clubs, he’s now in Turkey with Trabzonspor.
      A chance at Chelsea seems unlikely now.

      Lewis Baker has made just one appearance for ChelseaCredit: Getty – Contributor
      DANILO PANTIC
      The Serbian midfielder was signed by the Blues in 2015 from Partizan.
      Capped at various youth levels, he was scouted by Juventus before Chelsea pounced on him for £1.25million.
      But Pantic has yet to make a senior appearance for the club, and is now highly unlikely to.
      He’s currently playing in Hungary with Čukarički.
      MATT MIAZGA
      When the American international made his debut for the club in 2016 and impressed in a 4-0 win over Aston Villa, it looked like Chelsea had found an imposing centre half to partner John Terry.
      But in Miazga’s second game he was subbed off at half-time against Swansea.
      The £3.5million signing from NY Red Bulls is on loan at Anderlecht currently.
      The 25-year-old has 20 caps for the USA to his name.

      Matt Miazga is currently on loan at AnderlechtCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      BABA RAHMAN
      The Ghanaian left-back cost Chelsea a whopping £14million, potentially rising to £22million in 2015.
      But the move from FC Augsburg never really worked out for Rahman, and he has made just 23 appearances for the club – his last in 2016.
      Rahman spent three years on loan at Schalke, a season at Reims and then at Mallorca last term.
      Chelsea fans could be forgiven for forgetting he’s still with the club.

      Baba Rahman cost Chelsea an initial fee of £14millionCredit: AFP or licensors
      JAMAL BLACKMAN
      Once considered a hot prospect, Blackman is now 26.
      He suffered the cruel indignity of a serious knee injury on loan at Leeds, where it looked like he might establish himself under Marcelo Bielsa in 2018.
      This season, Blackman has been impressing at Rotherham United in the Championship.
      Maybe there’s a future for him at Stamford Bridge?

      Jamal Blackman is rebuilding his career at RotherhamCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      IZZY BROWN
      Jose Mourinho rated him, handing Brown his debut in 2015 in a 3-0 defeat to West Brom.
      However, the attacking midfielder hasn’t made an appearance for the club since.

      Instead he’s been loaned out to a variety of clubs, including Huddersfield Town, Brighton, Leeds and Luton last year.
      This term, he’s at Sheffield Wednesday on loan for the season, where he has impressed so far.
      At 23, his time in West London might be coming to an end.

      Izzy Brown’s career at Chelsea may be coming to an end but he’s still on their booksCredit: Getty Images – Getty

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