Lampard believes Chelsea can come back

Despite succumbing to 2-0 defeat to Real Madrid in the first leg of the 1/4 finals of the Champions League, head-coach Frank Lampard expressed optimism that his team can fight back in the return leg at Stamford Bridge next week.

The London team did show some promising signs in the game as they had to hold a strong Real team with 10 men after Ben Chilwell straight red before the one hour mark.

However, the Blues were still struggling in one area that has been troublesome for them for a long time – scoring goals, in fact the haven’t managed to score a single goal in their last four outings. But Lampard still remained enthusiastic about his team’s chances.

“Special things can happen at Stamford Bridge,” he said, “We have to believe.”

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“There’s a bit of a lack of belief. The players don’t know how good they are. There was some good in there. Next week will be a big fight.”

“There are some details and mindset stuff, we have to be more positive. If we do that… I’ve been involved in those nights at Stamford Bridge.”