https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/2020/11/07/ lampard--i-have-been-really-impressed-with-zouma 'I have been really impressed with Zouma' 07 Nov 2020 Much of the acclaim around our recent defensive progress has been put down to Thiago Silva's increased involvement, and understandably so, but Frank Lampard has noted how well Kurt Zouma has also been performing of late. https://i.imgur.com/30mEmas.jpg The Frenchman has played every minute of our past five games, all of which have ended in clean sheets. Thiago Silva has been alongside him in all but one, and it is clear their relationship at the heart of our defence is blossoming. Ahead of today's game against Sheffield United, Lampard was keen to give praise to the less-heralded centre-back of recent times, a man who joined Chelsea in 2014 but had his Blues career disrupted by a serious knee injury. 'I've been really impressed with Kurt, his form and what he's given us,' said Lampard. 'He's scoring goals from set-pieces and defending set-pieces well which is a big part of our game, and something we can improve on from last year. 'Kurt has been here a long time but he's had some injury problems which have made his career difficult when he was just getting himself feeling comfortable at the club. He had his loan moves which were successful, certainly the Everton one he had before he came back to us. https://i.imgur.com/V0TZK8Z.jpg Centre-backs in sync 'There have been obstacles in his way but he is a great professional who wants to do everything right,' added Lampard. 'He prepares right for games, wants to improve, and I have been very happy with his attitude during my time here. 'Now we are seeing a level of performance and consistency and concentration we need. And that's not just Kurt, it's all the defenders here. We need to keep having the concentration levels going forward, no matter what that pairing is.' Lampard has consistently recognised the arrival of Thiago Silva has had a significant impact on the whole squad, and there is nowhere that is more evident than in the centre of defence. 'Thiago Silva's experience and quality can rub off not just on Kurt but anyone he is paired with,' said Lampard. 'He has helped Kurt and we need to sustain that level of performance to keep the good run of clean sheets we are on. 'Teams who achieve in the modern day have individuals or pairings defensively who set those standards. It's imperative to defend well if you want to win trophies, particularly the Premier League.' --------------------------------------------------------------------------- https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/2020/11/07/ lampard--part-of-my-job-i-don-t-like Lampard: Part of my job I don't like 07 Nov 2020 The boss talks about difficult selection choices and Olivier Giroud's attitude… https://i.imgur.com/MaF3fUM.jpg With Timo Werner initially Frank Lampard's preferred choice up front and more recently, Tammy Abraham with Werner in a wider position, Olivier Giroud has been limited to one start this season. That came in the Carabao Cup at Tottenham with the Frenchman having scored his one goal this season in the previous round against Barnsley. That was one of four substitute appearances so far. Lampard has discussed Giroud's demeanour with others having more minutes on the pitch. 'He's given a typically great response, which is to train as well as possible and his support around the group is amazing,' said the head coach. 'That's just a fact with Oli and maybe not always a fact when people are out of the team, so I can't speak highly enough of him on that side.' https://i.imgur.com/NXgtrAF.jpg Giroud challenging Kovacic on the training ground Looking further back, Lampard added: 'Tammy Abraham for at least half of last season was one of the top scorers in the Premier League but when Oli came in after the restart he performed very well for us. He was a huge factor in us getting into the top four. 'It's a part of my job I don't like when top players and top people that are great around the group don't always play but I always have difficult selections to make.' -- ＫＴＢＦＦＨ --

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