MANHATTAN BEACH, California -- Former England international and current New York City FC midfielder Frank Lampard says it's "shocking" to see Chelsea FC closer to the foot of the Premier League table than the top, but is still backing the club to climb into the top half this season.
Just eight months after lifting the Premier League trophy, Chelsea currently finds itself in 14th place, just four points above the relegation zone, despite being unbeaten in their last six games.
"We're not used to it," Lampard said about Chelsea's league position. "I was really fortunate to part of a really good era.