Frank Lampard will be satisfied with his new-look side but knows the old problems are still lurking in the background
If title challenges are built on the ability to grind out scrappy 1-0 wins on the road, then
Chelsea are not ready to catch
Liverpool and
Manchester City. An attack infused with elite Bundesliga talent is not enough.
With Kepa Arrizabalaga flapping behind a defence that still gives too many chances away, the same old weaknesses remain impossible to ignore. In the end Frank Lampard could speak about resilience and determination.