Lampard Calls Up Chelsea U14 Captain to First Team Training

Lampard Calls Up Chelsea U14 Captain to First Team Training

Elijah Odetokun
updated at May 11, 2023 at 4:56 PM
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  • Frank Lampard won his first game as Chelsea caretaker boss last week
  • The club legend had gone on a run of six games losing streak before beating Bournemouth 3-1
  • He is preparing the team for the Nottingham game at Stamford Bridge this weekend

Frank Lampard is preparing Chelsea for the game against Nottingham Forest this weekend and has introduced a surprise member to the first-team training.

As caretaker manager, Lampard got his first win as Chelsea boss on his seventh game last weekend, beating AFC Bournemouth 3-1 away at the Vitality stadium.

He had previously gone on a six-game losing streak, including the UEFA Champions League quarter-final two legs against Real Madrid.

Frank Lampard, Chelsea, Cobham, Surrey, London.
Frank Lampard overseeing Chelsea's first team training ahead of Nottingham Forest's clash. Photo by Darren Walsh.
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According to Sport Bible, he has invited the U14 team captain, Charlie Holland, to first-team training and was spotted training alongside Conor Gallagher and Raheem Sterling today.

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The U14 season is over, and Holland captained the team to Albert Phelan Cup earlier this week, and according to a video published by Football Daily, he trained with the first team.

Though he is not set for a first-team appearance anytime soon, it is a massive show of faith to have him. Frank gave eight Academy stars debuts in his first reign.

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