Frank Lampard’s position as Chelsea manager will come under increased threat, if he fails to qualify for the Champions League.
The Blues have won just twice in the Premier League since Christmas Day, losing their grip on fourth place.
Their 2-0 defeat to Manchester United on Monday night at Stamford Bridge, now sees Tottenham, Sheffield United and United closing in.
Chelsea’s senior officials are now starting to raise questions over “Lampard’s management of his squad”.
They are surprised Lampard refused to recall Kepa Arrizabalagato to the starting line-up for Monday night’s defeat after he was dropped following a series of poor displays.
Chelsea host Tottenham Hotspur, who are managed by former boss Jose Mourinho, this Saturday.
It had actually started with a degree of promise but by the end of a chastening evening that weakened Chelsea’s grip on fourth position, Michy Batshuayi departed with his reputation further diminished and confidence somehow lowered even more.
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The 26-year-old’s abject display in the 2-0 loss to Manchester United presents serious questions regarding Frank Lampard’s management of his frontline at the beginning of a potentially season-defining eight days.
But it also answered another: when Jose Mourinho’s Tottenham Hotspur arrive on Saturday lunchtime Olivier Giroud must start up front if Tammy Abraham remains sidelined by injury.
Last night again underlined the importance of Abraham, who sat partially disguised by a baseball cap behind the home dugout. The England striker failed a late fitness test with an ankle injury that has troubled him since the draw at home to Arsenal last month.
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