Chelsea manager Frank Lampard insists Everton's fate in the Premier League is 'none of my business' as he is qualified to guarantee the Blues a first-half spot... but hopefully his old club will "do the job" and beat Chelsea down
Frank Lampard has claimed the fate of former club Everton is 'not his concern'
Chelsea face Forest next, and a win will increase their chances of finishing the first half
Lampard, who struggled at Goodison, sympathizes with their stance
Frank Lampard has stated Everton's fate is "not in his concern", but sympathizes with their position having had "this feeling before".
His Chelsea side take on Nottingham Forest on Saturday, knowing a win would increase their chances of finishing in the top half - a small positive after a dismal campaign.
While such a result is not good news for Everton, the team are currently below Forest in 17th place.
Lampard, who struggled to manage Everton, said:
"Everton's fate is in their hands at this stage, it's not really in my interest.
“I lived this life last year. I had a lot of association with the club (Everton) during the year I was there. It was a really good moment for me.
Chelsea boss Frank Lampard has claimed the fate of former club Everton is not 'his concern'
Lampard struggled to lead Everton, hoping the old team would beat the drop point
"But although I will support them from afar, that is not my concern as Chelsea manager, but of course I hope they get the job done because I know that feeling. What."
Ahead of Saturday's game, he admitted his recent slump in form, which has seen the Blues lose 14 of their 34 games so far, could create "anxiety among players and fans". ".
West London is also facing an injury crisis. Lampard confirmed that at left-back, Ben Chilwell and Marc Cucurella are not fit enough. He added to the list of injuries also midfielder Mason Mount and defender Reece James.
This paved the way for Lewis Hall to enter the fray.
lamard said:
"Lewis has a chance. I was going to wear it last week but Azpilicueta's experience is more suitable.
Now, Lampard is focused on securing the first half for Chelsea after a dismal season
"He (Lewis) is a very good player, a really talented player. He needs to get out of himself a little more. I am really impressed and he is in contention in the last four games.
Speaking more broadly about the injury situation, he added:
'(Chilwell) disappeared. We hope he can match the family name of the season, but it's a close call.
"It's a similar story to Mason Mount and maybe a bit like Reece. I sympathize with him (Chilwell). "Reece, Mason and Chilwell are great England players, successful with the club, and I haven't really taken advantage of that in a short time... but that's the way it is."
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