The former Blues midfielder also claimed that all the hard work off the pitch paid off against Blaugrana, but added that there’s still work to be done ahead of Chelsea’s opener against Manchester United in the Premier League.
In case you didn’t know…
Chelsea rounded off their pre-season in Japan with a victory against Barcelona, that in turn led them to win the Rakuten Cup. After succumbing to a defeat against Kawasaki Frontale, the Blues came out in high spirits to inflict damage on the La Liga champions.
Goals from Tammy Abraham and Ross Barkley helped the Blues to victory. Lampard and his team trained hard, overcame tough and humid conditions, and played with tons of intensity to end the tour on a high.
The heart of the matter
As a result, the manager was in high spirits. He said:
Impressed with Mateo Kovacic, Lampard explained:
The Chelsea manager also opined on goalscorer Abraham, adding:
What’s next?
The Blues have landed in England ahead of their friendly against Reading which is scheduled on Sunday.
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