Jorginho, Kepa: Frank Lampard plans to axe EIGHT players after Bayern Munich defeat

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard plans to axe eight players after Bayern Munich defeat, according to the Sun. The Blues’ Champions League campaign is surely over after they were brutally outclassed by Bayern Munich in the last-16 first-leg tie at Stamford Bridge. Among those now in danger of being eased out are England midfielder Ross Barkley, £72million goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga and £50m midfielder Jorginho. Also, there are Kurt Zouma, Willian and Pedro in danger. There is little doubt left-sided defenders Marcos Alonso and Emerson.

• KEPA: World’s most expensive goalkeeper but benched on the back of a string disappointing displays and no longer trusted.
• ZOUMA: Questions over defensive qualities at the highest level and struggles with distribution, now behind Andreas Christensen and Fikayo Tomori in the pecking order.
• EMERSON: Brazilian is fine going forward but switches off defensively - a cause of major frustration.
• ALONSO: More comfortable defensively than Emerson but still not an automatic pick at left-back, with Azpilicueta played there ahead of him on occasion
• JORGINHO: Showed early promise of shining this season but has faded in influence, and doubts over the ability to get around the pitch at pace remain.
• BARKLEY: A major frustration due to lack of consistency. Plenty of belief he has the talent, but all too often fails to produce when he gets opportunities.
• WILLIAN: Still makes an impact in matches, one week hot but the other not. Wants a two year deal with a 12-month option to stay, something Blues are not keen to commit to.
• PEDRO: Popular in the squad and a proven pro with wealth of experience but opportunities limited now and making less of an impact in games.

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