Lampard: I attempted to signal Chalobah twice, I couldn’t wait to work with him
After a season accountable for Derby, Lampard turned Chelsea supervisor in summer time 2019 however was sacked 18 months later. He then spent a yr as Everton head coach earlier than once more being sacked and is now again at Stamford Bridge in a caretaker position till the tip of the season.
Chalobah was on mortgage at Huddersfield and Lorient throughout Lampard’s first stint at Chelsea, however the supervisor has known as upon Chalobah in each sport since returning, predominantly as a makeshift right-back whereas Reece James is out injured.
“I was looking forward to working with Trev, because I didn’t get that chance when I was here before”, mentioned Lampard. “In my short period here, you look at the individual performances and I’ve been very happy. I tried to get him on loan when I’ve been working elsewhere.
“It’s been nice and I appreciate what a high-level player he is. The bigger picture is the way he’s applying himself since I’ve come back. He’s a delight to train with every day because he comes in with enthusiasm. He’s low maintenance, and when you talk about the things you want, he tries to do them on the pitch — which is a great thing.”
Originally a defensive midfielder, Chalobah is a centre-back by commerce however can fill in at right-back too.
Asked about his finest place, Lampard mentioned: “He’s such a selfless lad. I don’t think he thinks: ‘I want to play in this position.’ Maybe that will become apparent. He’s played really well in a back three for the club in a really good period when he first got into the team, can play well as a centre-back in a back four, and is doing the right-back [at the moment].
“He’s always had that [passing ability]. He’s played as a No6 on loan, he steps into areas. You just fit that into the way you want to play. He can fill different roles for us; I think it’s a real big plus. He’s going to get a lot better.”