Chelsea hero Glen Johnson makes top four prediction after tough start for Frank Lampard
CHELSEA hero Glen Johnson has made his Premier League prediction for the top four after a difficult start for Frank Lampard, ahead of the Blues' first match of the season at Stamford Bridge against Leicester City on Sunday (4.30pm).
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Glen Johnson has backed Chelsea and Frank Lampard to maintain a place in the top four this season.
The former England international - who was part of the first Chelsea team to win the Premier League under Jose Mourinho - expects the Blues to get better and better under Lampard.
He admitted that it was a tough start for the new manager, after losing 4-0 at Old Trafford against Manchester United.
But, after a positive showing in the UEFA Super Cup, Johnson thinks Lampard can get the best out of his squad.
It’s been a tough start to life back at Chelsea for my old team-mate Frank Lampard
Glen Johnson
“It’s been a tough start to life back at Chelsea for my old team-mate Frank Lampard, but I think the heavy defeat at Old Trafford might be what was needed as a wake-up call for him and the team to realise the scale of the job they face,” Johnson told BETDAQ.
“Despite not getting the result they wanted, it was a much better performance against Liverpool in the Super Cup.
“I don’t think Frank will be too tough on his squad as he knows he must keep them onside and get performances out of them.
“I’m confident he can get things right there in the long run. He’s a strong character, and I still fancy them to reach the top four this season which, all things considered, would be an amazing achievement for them.”
Chelsea: Glen Johnson makes Premier League top four prediction ahead of Leicester City match (Image: GETTY Images)
Leicester have been tipped by some to break into the top six this season under Brendan Rodgers.
Johnson worked with Rodgers during his time at Liverpool, and from his experience, he thinks that the Foxes have a top manager.
“Frank faces my old boss Brendan Rodgers this weekend and, while I’m backing Chelsea for this one, I expect Brendan to do well for Leicester this season.
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Chelsea: Glen Johnson won the Premier League with Chelsea (Image: GETTY Images)
“Brendan’s training methods and the way he prepares teams for a match is very similar to Jose Mourinho.
“Their teams might have a different style of play, but there are still comparisons there.
“I’ve heard people say Leicester can break into the top six this season, which will be tough but if anyone can do it then they can.”
After Leicester, Chelsea face two newly promoted teams to the Premier League; Norwich City away on Saturday August 24, and Sheffield United at home on Saturday August 31.