New Chelsea manager Frank Lampard is still contemplating on which players he will start in the Blues first Premier League match of the season against Manchester United.
Chelsea will host the Red Devils at Stamford Bridge in what will be Lampard’s first competitive match as Chelsea manager. The club record goalscorer saw his team beat Championship side Reading 4-3 in their latest pre-season friendly on Sunday.
Midfielder Ross Barkley impressed and scored from a wonderful freekick while other youngsters looked decent too.
chelsea fans, what ur comment of Barkley free kick ??
🎯 @RBarkley8 #REACHE pic.twitter.com/0QMVXhYxOd
— FulltimeReport🏆 (@fulltimereportr) July 29, 2019
Quizzed on who he will start against Manchester United in two week’s time, Frank Lampard revealed that he is putting the final touches but said he will wait for Chelsea’s next two Preseason matches before making the decision.
Frank Lampard was asked about his starting line-up for Man Utd on the opening day… 👀#REACHE pic.twitter.com/QwaPAsMjr1
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) July 28, 2019
Mason Mount’s performance from midfield had some Chelsea fans in dreamland.
Another impressive friendly performance from Mason Mount 💪
Chelsea's new star midfielder? 🤩pic.twitter.com/VObYUcWCe6
— D A N I S H (@Dan_i_sh) July 29, 2019
With Chelsea currently serving a transfer ban, Lampard will have to rely on youngsters for next season. The club also sold their best player, Eden Hazard to Real Madrid which makes the manager’s job even harder.
Chelsea fans, Which would be your preferred line up against Manchester United? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.