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Chelsea interim manager Frank Lampard has accepted criticism from frustrated fans after the Blues lost 2-0 to Brentford on Wednesday.
Chelsea have lost all five matches since Lampard took charge in early April and remain rooted to 11th spot in the Premier League standings.
Lampard understands boos from fans
Lampard was accused of defending his underperforming players in his post-match press conference, which he promptly refuted.
"Have you not watched Brentford in the last two or three seasons? Have you not seen them go and win at Manchester City earlier in the season?" Lampard retorted.
"Absolutely they [the fans] worry because they're used to 20 years of success and you want it more. I've no problem with the fans booing, I'm not sitting here to go against the fans and say 'don't boo the players'.
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"I defend the players because I know that they're young lads who want to do well."
"I understand the fans booing. They want us to win. When we win, they cheer. And when we lose, I can understand them being disappointed."
Chelsea are now on their longest winless run in 30 years and they go to the Emirates to face league leaders Arsenal in their next league game.
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