Frank Lampard’s Chelsea host Southampton on Boxing Day as the Blues go in search of back-to-back Premier League wins.
The result of this clash will have huge implications on both ends of the table with Chelsea fighting for Europe and the Saints fighting for their Premier League survival.
Ahead of the game, Lampard has faced the press.
What will Christmas be like for you?
An advantage if we had to go far. It will be busy. Trained today, tomorrow, be in a hotel the night before the game. It’s a time you have to sacrifice a little, but the games come thick and fast.
Antonio Rudiger, spoken to him?
I spoke to him briefly after the game. The lads were off yesterday. I saw his social media post. I thought it was well put and from the heart. I will speak to him this morning. I would like to think the players know I am behind them on this.
With Toni and this incident and he is having to post about a huge deal, to question him is disappointing. From what I heard and the post match that the Son was a red card. Not a brutal one, but a red card.
I wouldn’t question Toni’s integrity on that. There were a couple of incidents that Tottenham players went over in the box to try to win a penalty.
Formation
We have played it a few times. It can work. It is something we can use.
Beating Spurs
I think it was. Going to Tottenham, in good form. The character, the fight and strength and it makes it the best performance.
I hope it helps them. For the young ones, there is a bit of a mixture. Hopefully, within the group, the gives us confidence.
Southampton and then Arsenal
Both games are going to be tough, we need to show another sign of our game and getting points at home
Mason Mount and January plans
No, not in terms of the plans. I asked for a reaction after Bournemouth and they gave it. I thought Mason’s performance was a great example of why you should stick with them. Maybe managers didn’t stick with them.
Injury news
Azpilicueta had a small issue, which is why he came off. Apart from that, a couple of bumps and bruises.
Chelsea will face Southampton on Thursday, on December 26.
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