Perhaps this was Frank Lampard’s way of proving that he is not a gung-ho coach. His first goalless draw since becoming Chelsea’s manager arrived in tough circumstances, built on a rare show of defensive solidity to keep Sevilla at bay. Chelsea stood firm to deny the Spaniards, who had the better opportunities in a tight contest, and Lampard could take satisfaction from the way his neurotic side maintained order, refusing to let the game run away from them against opponents who pushed their concentration to the limit.
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Written by Jacob Steinberg at Stamford Bridge
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/oct/20/chelsea-sevilla-champions-league-match-report under the title “Édouard Mendy keeps it clean as Chelsea shut out Sevilla”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
