Brentford Manager Thomas Frank Implies Frank Lampard's Tactical Mistakes Led to Chelsea's Defeat Even Before Kick-off

Chelsea's recent 2-0 loss to mid-table Brentford marked the first time they have experienced a five-game losing streak across all competitions since 1993.

Bryan Mbuemo and an own goal by Cesar Azpilicueta sealed an uncomplicated victory for Brentford, who currently hold the ninth position and are eight points ahead of Frank Lampard's team.

According to Sportbibe, Brentford manager Thomas Frank made a significant remark after the game when he was questioned about Chelsea's lack of offensive capabilities in their starting lineup.

He said: "Of course you're pleased they showed us so much respect, but I was surprised."

In response to their defeat against Real Madrid, Frank Lampard made three changes to Chelsea's lineup, starting Enzo Fernandez, Mateo Kovacic, N'Golo Kante, and Conor Gallagher in midfield, with Raheem Sterling being the only forward player in the starting XI.

On the substitute bench were Christian Pulisic, Joao Felix, Mykhailo Mudryk, Hakim Ziyech, Noni Madueke, and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

This is how social media responded to Lampard's starting XI for the Brentford match.

One said: "Dreadful line-up. Why is he obsessed with only playing one attacking player? We’re playing against Brentford at home," while another commented: "

A third wrote: "Please bring in Pochettino before the end of the season. I actually can’t deal with Lampard as our manager anymore. What happened to trusting youth and building for the future? Unforgivable line-up."

A fourth added: "Negative tactics, line up wrong, playing with no strikers at the beginning of the game. I know we were poor with Graham Potter but this is a level below. I will always support Chelsea but this is depressing."

This is the worst line up in Chelsea's history. https://t.co/2GVt8OwMdx

— 𝐕𝐀𝐑 ☘️ (@Ziyechman) April 26, 2023

 Lampard, following the outcome, pondered on the loss his team had suffered.

"With 4-3-3, we looked more dynamic and more of a threat in the first 15-20 minutes of the second half," he told BT Sport.

"But still there is that feeling around at the minute that the goal might not come and [the opponents] might get something."

 "We have to work against that. We’d love a magic wand or a magic moment, but it doesn’t come in football, so we’ll have to fight for the moment."