Chelsea boss Lampard won't play favourites with ex-teammates

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard says he won't be playing favourites.

Lampard is ready to tell them they will be dropped, if necessary.

He said, "That will be my job. We're going to be fighting on multiple levels game after game every three or four days and we need a strong squad.

"Players have to accept it. I hated being told I wasn't playing. But they have to understand the needs for the squad. I wouldn't be sitting here if I could not have those conversations. It's up to me to do it the right way, with everyone fighting in same direction."