What Ben Chilwell loss to injury could mean for Chelsea boss Frank Lampard after break

Lampard will face his former mentor Mourinho and his table-topping charges in a London derby at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. It promises to be one of the biggest fixtures of the season so far, with Chelsea in third spot, just two points behind leaders Spurs and second-placed Liverpool.

Gary Neville believes Jose Mourinho and Frank Lampard could go head-to-head for the Premier League title this season amid Liverpool ’s injury crisis. Mourinho’s Tottenham currently sit top of the table following their 2-0 win over Manchester City on Saturday, with reigning champions Liverpool in second place on goal difference.

West Ham amid talk of a potential return to boyhood club Chelsea.The 21-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge in recent months, with reports suggesting Frank Lampard is a huge admirer.Signing for the Blues would bring Rice’s career full circle already, having spent eight years in their youth setup before being released at the age of 14.After he was let go, the defensive midfielder joined West Ham’s academy and climbed the ranks to eventually make his senior debut in May 2017.And now, 120 first-team appearances later, he finds himself as vice-captain of the east London club despite only turning 21 at the start of the year.Rice believes being released by Chelsea at a young age actually proved a blessing in disguise,

Chelsea are set to be bolstered by a double return to the squad ahead of their Champions League game – but they face a longer wait for Christian Pulisic.The Blues will return to European action when they face Rennes on their own turf, looking to make it nine consecutive games unbeaten.Frank Lampard’s latest victory saw the London side beat Newcastle 2-0 at St James’ Park, thanks to an own goal and Tammy Abraham strike.But he confirmed that Chelsea are set for a double boost in the hopes of maintaining their high-flying form.Speaking in the pre-match press conference, the boss said: “Kai and Thiago will both travel and are fit to play.” Havertz, the club’s most expensive signing of the summer, missed the the 4-1 win over Sheffield United and

Chelsea to find regular starts at club level in January. The former Arsenal striker, who is a regular starter and scorer for France, has made his thoughts over his lack of playing time under Frank Lampard clear in recent months.

Chelsea’s impressive form continued on Saturday with a dominant 2-0 win over Newcastle United at St James’ Park.

Chelsea in the coming months? The unsettled striker is again considering leaving Stamford Bridge after struggling to oust Timo Werner and Tammy Abraham from Frank Lampard's starting line-ups this season. Giroud is now threatening to look elsewhere in January, with a winter move abroad touted in recent weeks.

Chelsea after rumours over his future cooled. The former Leicester City midfielder was linked with a move to both Spain and Italy after a difficult season in which he was forced to play slightly out of position.

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard his side must be more ruthless if they want to challenge for the Premier League title this term. Tammy Abraham and a Federico Fernandez own goal gave the Blues a 2-0 win over Newcastle at St.

Chelsea returned to action after the international break with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Newcastle on Saturday.

Chelsea claimed a routine victory against Newcastle United on Saturday to continue their strong run of form in the Premier League. Tammy Abraham's second-half strike sealed all three points for the Blues after Magpies defender Federico Fazio diverted the ball into his own net early on.

Frank Lampard was full of praise for N'Golo Kante after the Chelsea midfielder brought his "ridiculous output" from training into Saturday's win at Newcastle.

Frank Lampard took a moment before Chelsea's win at Newcastle to console Stephen Clemence following his father's death.

Chelsea cruised to victory over Newcastle on Saturday. The veteran defender has already made his name as a key player at Stamford Bridge under Frank Lampard after opting to leave PSG to taste Premier League football in the summer.

Premier League title hopefuls Chelsea moved to the summit of the table on Saturday afternoon with a routine victory over Newcastle United.

Frank Lampard says he is "happy" with Timo Werner's start to life at Chelsea and backed the Germany international to bounce back from his country's heavy defeat to Spain.

Chelsea were the busiest Premier League club in terms of summer recruitment, spending over £200million on bolstering Frank Lampard’s first-team squad.

Frank Lampard has admitted he deals with “50 problems a day” as Chelsea manager - but returning home to a happy family makes it easier to cope.Lampard has spent close to a year-and-a-half in the Blues hot-seat, having made an emotional return to Stamford Bridge as manager in July 2019.He guided his beloved club to a fourth-place finish in the Premier League last season, as well as the FA Cup final, despite not bringing in any of his own new recruits.Nevertheless, now the pressure is on the former England midfielder after spending close to £250million in the previous summer and autumn transfer window.His Chelsea side are enjoying a rich vein of form right now, avoiding defeat in their last eight games and keeping five clean sheets in their

There can be no accusations of a lack of ambition over the summer at Chelsea.

Frank Lampard believes he "deserved" the Chelsea job but concedes his status at the club was a factor in him being appointed.

Chelsea, despite their summer spending spree, continue to be linked with several players as the January transfer window edges closer.