Mark Lawrenson explains why Chelsea won’t be Premier League title contenders next season
dailystar.co.ukChelsea boss Frank Lampard needs to strengthen his defence if he is to have any chance of leading the Blues to next season’s Premier League title.That’s the view of Mark Lawrenson with many expecting Chelsea to be closer to the top next season.The Blues are in a battle for the top four but will have Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech in their ranks next season.But Lawrenson believes that Chelsea will not be near the top of the Premier League unless Lampard strengthens his defensive options.Writing for BBC Sport, Lawro put: “I've heard some people lining Chelsea up for a go at the title next season but, defensively, I think they are well short of what is required to be contenders.“They have got some excellent midfielders and forwards, but I am not.
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