Lampard pleased
by ‘hot topic’
Pulisic, praises
Chelsea’s spirit
and energy
Christian Pulisic was involved in Chelseaβs match winner against Newcastle, with Frank Lampard declaring himself pleased with the contribution of a player who has been a βhot topicβ of late.
He picked out Callum Hudson-Odoi to tee up Marcos Alonso for a crucial strike at Stamford Bridge, with Chelsea edging their way to a 1-0 win.
Lampard told reporters afterwards when asked about Pulisicβs 26-minute cameo: βI am really pleased for him. He is a hot topic. Everyone has got a little carried away.β
Chelsea have now picked up five successive wins in all competitions, with Lampard delighted with the collective spirit of his side after seeing them overcome a slow start to the season.
He added: βI saw a spirit and energy of the team, keep picking up the wins and take nothing for granted.
βWe had a problem in the game, but solved it. [Mateo] Kovacic was outstanding and Christian got at people. I am pleased, we have to play like that. We got our way.β
The Bluesβ impressive run of form has lifted them into the Premier Leagueβs top four, but Lampard insists he will not be getting carried away in an ongoing effort to secure Champions League qualification.
βIt is nice, sounds good,β he said on a lofty standing.
βYou know your aims, we want to challenge in the right way. All that must be is an incentive. We have to have the hunger to stay there.β
The only negative for Chelsea on another positive afternoon on home soil was the sight of Ross Barkley being forced off two minutes before half-time.
Lampard said of the England international: βRoss turned his ankle. The doctor wants to have a look at that.β
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