Chelsea owner Todd Boehly addressed the players in the dressing room after their 2-1 home defeat to Brighton last Saturday, expressing his frustration with the club’s current situation. Frank Lampard has since come out in support of Boehly’s actions, saying it shows ‘passion’ and that he is ‘comfortable’ with the owner speaking to the players. Lampard also noted that passionate owners who want to make a difference are normal in football and that fans should be passionate too. He also acknowledged that Chelsea have been successful in the past 20 years and that this means people will expect more from the club.
The Blues are currently 11th in the Premier League table and on their fourth manager of the season, after Lampard was brought in to steady the ship following the sackings of Thomas Tuchel and Graham Potter. The interim boss was also asked about whether Boehly needed to better acclimatise himself to the English football culture, to which he replied that it was not his job to consider people’s approaches and that he will only speak honestly about how he sees the club.
Frank Lampard’s comments have shown his support for Todd Boehly’s passion for Chelsea, and his belief that passionate owners who want to make a difference are normal in football. He also acknowledged that Chelsea have been successful in the past 20 years and that this means people will expect more from the club. With Lampard’s backing, it looks like Boehly is here to stay and will continue to show his passion for Chelsea Football Club.