Frank Lampard has insisted he ‘completely understands’ the boos from Chelsea supporters following their 2-0 defeat at home to Brentford on Wednesday evening. The loss marked Lampard’s fifth successive defeat as Chelsea’s caretaker manager. Despite the negative reaction from the fans, Lampard believes the players are ‘showing application’ in training and during games.
When asked about the boos from Chelsea’s supporters, Lampard told BBC Sport: ‘I’ve no problem with that, completely understand it. I know these fans very well and they stick by their team. They feel down because they are used to success and they want that success all the time as we all do. I absolutely understand it, we as players and staff have to take it on the chin because they want results.’
Lampard went on to say that he defends his players because they are young and want to do well. He believes there is an issue with confidence and the balance of the squad, but that it will not turn overnight. He also acknowledged that the fans want the team to win and that they boo when they lose, which he understands.
When asked if Chelsea supporters will be worried by the club’s current situation, Lampard replied: ‘Absolutely they’re worried because you’re a Chelsea fan, you’ve been used to 20 years of success and you want it more.’