Wesley Fofana revealed Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has an instituted a policy of back to basics since his return to the club.
Lampard returned to Stamford Bridge on an interim basis earlier this month, succeeding Graham Potter in the dugout following the former Brighton boss' sacking.
Fofana has now played under three managers since joining Chelsea, after being signed by Thomas Tuchel in August prior to the German's departure the following month.
Although his debut season at the club has been hampered by injuries, Fofana stated his excitement to play under the former England star and gave an insight into the 44-year-old's philosophy for his second spell in charge.
'He was welcomed back in the best way possible, because he's Mr. Frank Lampard. He's a club legend.' Fofana told Telefoot.
'He told us to get our confidence back, and play simple football again. To get back to the basics, really.
'Frank Lampard's words moved us all, because it's what we needed, to get our confidence back. And to realise that we're fighting for a club. We're fighting for a great club.'
Despite a disappointing Premier League campaign, the Blues remain on of just two English sides to have reached the last eight of the Champions League.
A 2-0 defeat to Real Madrid in the first-leg of the quarter final has left progression to the final four a difficult task for the Blues, but Fofana remarked that he is confident they can turn the deficit around.
'Chelsea have already done it after a difficult season before, with a new coach arriving.
'They won it in 2021. So I think it's possible, it's in the club's DNA. We've had a bad season, we know that. Now it's up to us to show what we're capable of. There is quality in this squad.'
kbsarpong
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Really? Since he got back from injury he has only played 2 games... based on your idiotic logic, we had 4 managers in 2 games. Next time use your brain before making a comment so you seem a little bit smart.
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kbsarpong
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Really? Since he got back from injury he has only played 2 games... based on your idiotic logic, we had 4 managers in 2 games. Next time use your brain before making a comment so you seem a little bit smart.
is just a humor we are trying to create. why can't some of you stand the heat? Anyway, my Brian is the same as yours, so there's no need for me to worry.
rodadrst
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he's played under 4 different managers since he got back from injury
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Really? Since he got back from injury he has only played 2 games... based on your idiotic logic, we had 4 managers in 2 games. Next time use your brain before making a comment so you seem a little bit smart.
rodadrst
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Well, if this is what going back to the basics is, then you all should stop playing football and find something else to do. Because I have seen 12 year olds play better than the crap coming from you bunch of clowns.
ManUnited-Red
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Then Chelsea fans making fun of us for having Maguire in our team ๐ญ๐ญ๐ priceless
Kattyranking
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rubish ,u guys talk more than u can play,u are All bunch of overated rich spoiled teenagers who are not playing to win but to showcase their outfits, hairstyles, showboating etc,u guys were nothing like our champions league winning team both the 2012 an 2021,Incase ur expecting a miracle against Madrid then ur in fr a sorrow,cz not even a jinni can stop us from embarrassing ourselves
kbsarpong
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he's played under 4 different managers since he got back from injury
kbsarpong
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IS that what you guys played against Brighton? That was sh*t. I have never seen a home team with such an array of players and stars playing in such a manner.
lipelnrtu
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There will be no trouble of Chelsea if the rightful owner @ Russian billionaire got it back.
Hikcdeiot
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what are you talking about fighting and you are losing every game?????????
Mimiklnot
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nosense , lampard know nothing
tapablmny
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These Chelsea players will work over plus for their money on Tuesday. Hala Madrid.
ziadeipyz
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stop too much talking improve your performance before.
Rufubulor
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From august to April, this lad has played under 4 managers. Leicester Rodgers and 3 at Chelsea. Heโs overrated
kayapeople
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Chelsea's need a better and strong decision making manager