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Frank Lampard Talks 'Tough First Game' After Chelsea Draw with Bohemians

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has said he expected his team to find things tough in his first game as manager, as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Bohemians.

Michy Batshuayi, who had loan spells at Valencia and Crystal Palace in 2018-19, gave the Blues a first-half lead in Dublin on Wednesday, before Eric Molloy grabbed an equaliser in the 89th minute to square the game.

Speaking after the match, Lampard said he didn't expect the fixture to be easy, per Goal:

"It was a good run out.