Chelsea: Frank Lampard previews derby with Tottenham
Chelsea boss Frank Lampard believes Tottenham selling Harry Kane would have the same impact that Eden Hazard's departure had on the Blues. Chelsea sold Hazard to Real Madrid in 2019 for a fee that could rise to £150million. The sale was sanctioned despite Stamford Bridge chiefs knowing full well they would not be able to replace the Belgian because of the club's transfer ban.
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Chelsea news: Eden Hazard's departure helped fund the Blues' summer spending (Image: EXPRESS)
“It was clear what an amazing player he was going to become but he also needed time to become that great player we all now know and love as Chelsea people.
“The players we brought in all have potential in their own way but I won’t be throwing Eden Hazard comparisons at them.
“They have to do it in their own way, Eden was very special.”
Chelsea can go top of the table if they beat Tottenham at Stamford Bridge.
Meanwhile, Spurs will go back above Liverpool if they avoid defeat in west London.