Chelsea’s first-choice defensive target Jose Gimenez along with Hakim Ziyech revealed the verdict on the influence of Frank Lampard. Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland couldn’t disagree but voiced his admiration about Frank Lampard in an interview.
Chelsea has stepped up their recruitment for the attacking area which certainly went well. They have signed Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech for the upcoming season. However, one area of the pitch that needs urgent focus and recruitment is the backbone of the club.
If Chelsea wants to challenge for the Premier League title next season they really need to improve at the core. Getting loose on the titles and wins due to lack of defense can be improved with proper recruitment for the defensive line. Chelsea is on the lookout for the defender and has filtered out various names from different clubs. However, Jose Gimenez of Atletico Madrid had turned out to be their first choice target attracting much interest lately.
Jose Gimenez: Signing Atletico Madrid’s most prominent defender who is just 25 with so much to offer would prove as a massive signing. Moreover, the Gimenez has already given a boost to Chelsea after revealing his fondness for Frank Lampard.
In an interview, he directly said that he would have liked to play with Lampard if he had given a chance۔ Also mentioning he was a Chelsea fan since a kid and have loved them۔
The 25-year-old Uruguay international is great at the intercept, unwavering and determined when cones to physical battle and is calm on the ball. He has the center-back quality that is required to give stiffness at the back to Chelsea. Various other European players also responded to Jose Gimenez’s comments. They also spoke about their admiration and influence of Frank Lampard as an icon.
Hakim Ziyech: Frank Lampard player a great role in persuading Hakim Ziyech to leave Ajax and make a move for Chelsea in February. This came into light when the Attacking midfielder explained about his move to Stamford Bridge.
Ziyech told Ajax official YouTube channel that he has been in contact with Lampard through phone and later on through texting. The conversation was a mix of so many things including his approach, play style, about the club, and about Ziyech personally.
Later on, he emphasized on the admiration for the Blues coach. He said in his time he was a big player and a Midfielder. Ziyech added that he can learn a lot from him and had to so many more things to learn. Ziyech said that doubts were clear after all the conversations he had and the feeling to join Chelsea became stronger.
Besides Jose Giminez and Hakim Ziyech, Erling Haaland of Borussia Dortmund also heaped praises for Frank Lampard. In a quickfire round of Q&A with ESPN Haaland was asked about one retired he would have played with? The striker said Frank Lampard as his answer.