Chelsea: Lampard says he has 'belief' despite Liverpool loss
Chelsea boss Frank Lampard has a "clear and obvious" issue to resolve in order to secure Champions League qualification this Sunday, claims former Blues midfielder Craig Burley. Chelsea need a point against Wolves to ensure they finish the season in the top four. However, a defeat would open the door for both Manchester United and Leicester, who face each other on the final day, to finish above Lampard's side.
Chelsea head into the match off the back of Wednesday's dramatic 5-3 loss at champions Liverpool.
Lampard played with a back three at Anfield after having success with that formation in the FA Cup semi-final win over United on Sunday.
But Burley says there are clear issues at the back that need resolving, both in terms of personnel and also how the defence will set up.
Burley said on ESPN FC: "I have no confidence to sit here and say they will keep a clean sheet at home against this Wolves side, who by the way are still getting pushed by Tottenham for the Europa League places, so that's important to them. We know about the pace of [Adama] Traore, we know about Raul Jimenez running in behind - these are all issues for Lampard.
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"We are at the Bridge, we have a really strong opponent in Wolves, but it is up to us," he told the Chelsea website.
"I have belief in the players. I have seen a lot in the last two games, particularly with Manchester United and then with Liverpool, of what we are about.
"There has been spirit and character in those two performances and we have to carry it on for one more game in the league."
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