Chelsea manager Frank Lampard insists he is not concerned by recent comments from Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp saying the Blues’ strength in depth could see them come out on top this season.
The German gave a thumbs-up to the Blues saying recently that their strength in depth would give them an advantage in the long-run, with this making them favourites to win the league.
However, Lampard has nonchalantly brushed off the remarks, insisting instead that he is merely trying to follow in the footsteps of Liverpool and Manchester City’s success in recent years.
“I don’t think we think much of it,” the Blues’ boss said ahead of his side’s Champions League clash with Krasnodar on Tuesday evening.
“Liverpool and Manchester City have built a great squad and there are others in contention.
“I think where we are at, we are in good form, but we have players who have come in and City and Liverpool have had a lot of success for long periods.
“We are trying to reach that.”
Chelsea – trailing Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool by two points in the standings after both clubs won their matches on Sunday – notched a 3-1 win over Leeds United on Saturday.
The Blues’ next league game is on Saturday away at Carlo Ancelotti’s Everton.