Chelsea: Frank Lampard reflects on Norwich win
Chelsea need to make two additions to their defensive backline in the next transfer window to solve "huge concerns" for Frank Lampard, according to former Blues midfielder Craig Burley. Chelsea sit third in the Premier League table following Tuesday's 1-0 win over already-relegated Norwich. However, Lampard's side have conceded 49 goals in their 36 matches so far this season, more than any other side in the top 10.
Related articles
Burley says the defence is a concern and signing a new left-back is an absolute must for Lampard.
But the pundit says the centre-back area should also be addressed, with Lampard failing to settle on his preferred pairing this season.
"What they've done is they've gone out and bought attacking players so far," Burley told ESPN FC.
"But I think we can see the centre-half position and certainly the left-back position needs addressing.
JUST IN:Â Man City want to sign Varane and Real Madrid star is Guardiola's No 1 target
"Although [Marcos] Alonso does some good things going forward, he has generally operated better as a wing-back.
"So yeah I think there are some huge concerns there in that position, as well as the goalkeeper who clearly was untested today but there has been animosity between the goalkeeper and the coaching staff, we know that from the last six months or so."
LATEST LIVE SPORT TV DEALS
Meanwhile, former Chelsea striker Chris Sutton also thinks the goalkeeper position is an area that Lampard needs to improve.
Kepa Arrizabalaga has been the No 1 for the majority of this season but the Spaniard has been subject to criticism for his performances.
DON'T MISS
Arsenal close to agreeing player exit with second bid expected shortly [TRANSFERS]
Man Utd chief Woodward wants priority exit done to trigger Sancho swoop [TRANSFERS]
Man Utd plotting to sign Premier League star on free in shock move [TRANSFERS]
Related articles
"What's been the positives for Chelsea this season?" Sutton told Stadium Astro.
"The likes of [Mason] Mount coming to the fore, Tammy Abraham coming to the fore, they've now done some good business with [Hakim] Ziyech and [Timo] Werner, so things are looking up.
"But they need to do some more business as well.
"I think the goalkeeper is a massive issue and defensively they've conceded two many goals.
"Frank will know that but there's no point worrying about that at this moment in time.
"Get over the line, get a Champions League spot, you know the riches which come from the Champions League and the finance which comes with that, and then he can address all these issues once the season finishes."
Following Sunday's FA Cup semi-final against United, Chelsea play Liverpool and Wolves in their final two league games of the season.
This article contains affiliate links, which means we may receive a commission on any sales of products or services we write about. This article was written completely independently, see more details here