Lampard interested in Chelsea reaction to Bayern 'lesson'
February 28, 2020 16:08 MYT
Frank Lampard conceded the midweek thrashing by Bayern Munich "opened eyes" at Chelsea and is intrigued to see what reaction his players produce at Bournemouth on Saturday.
The Bundesliga leaders were much too strong for Chelsea on Tuesday, cruising to a 3-0 first-leg victory at Stamford Bridge in their Champions League last-16 clash.
The defeat continued the trend of what has been a stop-start season, Lampard's first in the Chelsea hot-seat, following last weekend's impressive win over Tottenham.
"The response will be what we see tomorrow," said the former England international when asked about his expectations.
"The lads are fine in training, they looked determined this morning.
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England midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek, who has not played this season after rupturing an Achilles in May 2019, was an unused substitute against Spurs but did not make the matchday squad for the Bayern clash.
Lampard explained the reason why and also confirmed Loftus-Cheek would return to the party for the trip to the Vitality Stadium.
He said: "Ruben's in the squad again. We haven't had a great opportunity to get Ruben game time as much as we'd want.
Lampard is excited at the prospect of getting back someone he believes is "one of the most exciting English players" in the top flight.
"It would mean a lot to him and me for him to get some time on the field now," Lampard added.