Manager backs defender’s decision to turn down West Ham loanTomori has fallen down the pecking order at Stamford BridgeFrank Lampard has backed Fikayo Tomori’s decision to turn down a loan move to West Ham and has said the
Chelsea centre-back remains part of his plans despite falling out of favour this season.
Tomori, who was open to the idea of furthering his development by going on loan this season, has had to be patient since rejecting West Ham on the final day of the transfer window. The 22-year-old, who was also targeted by Everton in the summer, has not started a
Premier League game since February and faces an uncertain future given that Chelsea’s squad contains five centre-backs.