Chelsea have made a clear improvement in both defence and attacking set-pieces this season, which could largely be down to a new member of Frank Lampard’s staff.Lampard added Anthony Barry, 34, to his coaching team back in the summer to help address the Blues’ alarming frailties at the back.His side shipped in 54 goals in the Premier League this season, including 15 from dead-ball situations.Nevertheless, since Barry’s arrival Chelsea have come and leaps and bounds defensively, conceding just 12 goals in as many league outings and recording four clean sheets in their last seven games.The signing of Thiago Silva at centre-back and Edouard Mendy in goal has of course played a crucial part in their newfound stability, with the latter.
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