Frank Lampard throws shade at Graham Potter and Todd Boehly following Chelsea's defeat to Brentford"

Chelsea's interim manager Frank Lampard has been critical of the squad he inherited from former head coach Graham Potter and owner Todd Boehly after the club's recent 2-0 defeat to Brentford. This latest loss marked the sixth defeat in as many games for Lampard, who returned to Stamford Bridge at the beginning of April. While his appointment was initially welcomed by fans, the team's continued poor performances have left them in 11th place in the Premier League, just ten points above the relegation zone after 32 games. Lampard's frustration stems from the squad's lack of balance, which he believes has led to a lack of confidence among players. Additionally, the team has been burdened with deadwood, which has accumulated due to Boehly and Clearlake Capital's relentless spending. Lampard's concerns about the squad's makeup were clear after the Brentford loss, and he told reporters that "maybe" there was an issue with the balance of the squad. While Lampard has been critical of Potter and Boehly, he has also attempted to reboot the careers of some underperforming players. On Wednesday, he gave Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang 45 minutes of game time, hoping to reignite his underwhelming Chelsea career. However, Lampard was frustrated that Aubameyang was not available for the Real Madrid game due to Potter's decision to exclude him from the squad. In Lampard's eyes, Aubameyang is the profile of a number nine, and Chelsea currently lacks that kind of player. He expressed his admiration for Aubameyang's career, noting that the striker has scored over 300 goals in his club career. While Lampard has no problem defending the players, he also acknowledged that the fans have every right to boo if they are not satisfied with the team's performances. Lampard's frustrations with the squad suggest that there may be more changes in store for Chelsea in the near future. Send a message.