Frank Lampard has given press-conference ahead of Champions League crucial group stage game against Valencia at Mestalla Stadium.
Blues have 7 points, like Ajax and Valencia. Frank Lampard's side are second due to the goal difference ratio.
Chelsea have lost the home match against La Liga side and will need a win in order to take important advantage ahead of the last match-day.
Team news (quoted by Football London)
"Hudson-Odoi not available, hopefully for the weekend. Rudiger is now just match fitness, so more days than weeks."
On the importance of the game
"I think it is a must not lose game. We have made up ground we lost against Valencia. It puts us in a difficult position if we lose."
On Ross Barkley
"Two separate issues. I backed him there and now. He showed a lack of professionalism. I don’t think it is was a terrible thing he did. He has an injury, he has to work his way back in. I like Ross."
On Valencia
"I have watched a lot of Valencia, I expect a solid team. Having played in this stadium, it’s not just the team. It’s the support and atmosphere."
Lampard also gave his opinion about the fact that Tammy Abraham hasn't scored in big matches this season.
Blues' coach believes people sometimes do not understand the meaning of the phrase 'important game', mentioning that Tammy scored crucial goal against Lille in away match, which hepled the team take three points from France and remain in the battle for play-offs qualification.
Chelsea and Valencia will start their match tomorrow at 18:00 (BST)
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26-11-2019 | 23:04 • Football
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Injury updates, big game at Mestalla: Frank Lampard's press-conference ahead of Valencia match
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