“I think he will be the next Lampard” – Darren Bent reveals player will emulate Frank Lampard’s record at Chelsea
Chelsea legend Frank Lampard was an influential figure for the Pensioners during his days in London, stepping up at vital moments and scoring loads of goals.
However, former Tottenham Hotspur striker Darren Bent has named the player who could emulate Chelsea legend Frank Lampard at Stamford Bridge right now. According to the Englishman, Blues midfielder Connor Gallagher can step into the shoes of the legendary midfielder. Gallagher is currently on loan at Crystal Palace.
He was quoted as saying, as per talkSPORT: “When you look at Chelsea early on, not even in their most successful periods because they’ve been successful ever since Abramovich took over, Lampard was always the one getting in the box and getting the goals. They need someone who can get in the box and score goals and you look at Conor Gallagher and I think he could be that person.”
Despite suggesting the 21-year-old to them as the future Frank Lampard, Darren Bent doubts the Blues will walk that path.
The Englishman took a snipe at the Premier League giants, saying they would rather spend money on other players despite having talent at their disposal.
He said:
“I think he [Connor Gallagher] would (start) but you know Chelsea will pay £60 million to sign a player of that ilk when they’ve got one there.”