Chelsea news: Frank Lampard makes BIG Didier Drogba claim

FRANK LAMPARD has made a big statement about former teammate Didier Drogba.
The ex-Blues midfielder has said that Drogba used to be a changed man before a big game – and even compared him to an “animal.”

The pair played together for eight years and were hugely successful, winning a number of trophies including the Champions League.

Lampard is the Blues’ all-time leading goalscorer and captained the side through their most successful period ever.




Some of his most memorable strikes came against Bolton Wanderers in the 2004-05 and 2005-06 seasons, where he scored the title-winning goals which wrapped up back-to-back triumphs.

And although the ex-England international was the heart-beat of the side, he also credits Drogba and John Terry for the impact they had in the glory days.
“I always say Didier Drogba and John Terry [were my favourite to play alongside], for different reasons so it’s like a double-headed answer really,” Lampard told Copa90.

“John, I wouldn’t say he’s underrated because everyone appreciates how good he was but I think he’s underrated on the ball, how good he was.

“Didier for me was amazing, to have him in your team in a final, you felt Didier in the dressing room before a big game that it was a different Didier, he was like an animal.
“His preparation, the intensity in his eyes and then he always produced.”

Since hanging his boots up, Lampard has gone into television, frequently appearing as a pundit and on sports quiz shows.

He currently serves as a team-captain on ITV’s Play to the Whistle.

Source:www.express.co.uk