Frank Lampard admitted it was a “big deal” for his Chelsea players to get a clean sheet. Lampard was probably the happiest manager you could find in the Champions League after a goalless draw but, incredibly, it was his first since he took charge at Stamford Bridge 15 months ago.
It also came against top class European opposition as keeper Edouard Mendy showed his quality by making several top class saves against Europa League holders Sevilla.
Chelsea boss Lampard, whose side lost their opening Champions League Group match of last season to Valencia, said: “The threat of losing the first game like we did las season meant the clean sheet was a big deal for us. “I’m happy with a 0-0.
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