The former Chelsea rookie has backed Chelsea to mount a serious title challenge following the appointment of Antonio Conte while also revealing he was still keenly following a club where he set a record as the all time leading scorer.

'Being at Chelsea for such a long time I have an allegiance so I would like Chelsea to win the and I think they'll be back challenging.I do fancy it between Chelsea and Man City this year's.
Prior to Conte's appointment it seemed the Chelsea legend knew only little about Conte and he therefore spoke with his current club teammate who was a pivot in Conte's title triumphs at Juventus.

'I spoke to Andrea Pirlo about him (Conte) and he had nothing but great things to say.Seeing him at the Euros,I loved his passion .I loved when he was on the line and had his team together with a real fighting spirit.
'That will all help Chelsea and I look forward to that ' concluded Lampard.