Bournemouth vs Chelsea: Lampard preaches caution after securing first win

Bournemouth vs Chelsea: Lampard preaches caution after securing first win

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 19:14 - 06.05.2023

A relieved Frank Lampard has said there is still “a lot of work to do” after registering his first win as Chelsea caretaker manager with a 3-1 win over Bournemouth.

After Chelsea decided to part ways with Graham Potter was sacked, Lampard was appointed on an interim basis until the end of the season.

He had overseen six straight defeats in his first six matches in all competitions coming into the game against Bournemouth.

The 44-year-old will be pleased to see his side finally record a win, which was Chelsea's first since March 11.

Lampard delighted with Chelsea win but preaches caution

“We came in off the back of a tough run, it’s been a tough year and there is a lot work to do,” Lampard told the BBC. 

“But the performance and the result in isolation are really good, we deserved to win the game. It’s a nice step forward for the lads. To work hard and come to a place that has been very hard for a lot of teams this year so I’m very happy.” 

The result leaves Chelsea 11th in the Premier League with four games remaining.

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