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Lampard defends stand-in Caballero over error against Leicester after £71m Arrizabalaga was dropped

Frank Lampard insisted Willy Caballero was not to blame for Leicester's second goal in the 2-2 draw after the Chelsea manager picked his stand-in keeper over £71million No 1 Kepa Arrizabalaga.

Caballero was given the nod for a rare league fixture after a string of Arrizabalaga errors but drew the spotlight at 1-1 when he chased a cross and was out of position as Ben Chilwell finished for 2-1.

Lampard backed his keeper over the situation and chose to blame his backline for failing to close down Chilwell.

Frank Lampard defended goalkeeper Willy Caballero over his error in Leicester's second goal
Frank Lampard defended goalkeeper Willy Caballero over his error in Leicester's second goal

Asked if Caballero was at fault, he said: 'Not in my opinion, no.