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Frank Lampard has a full-back problem at Chelsea

There used to be a time period when Chelsea's full-back options were abundant. Branislav Ivanovic, Cesar Azpilicueta, Filipe Luis all competing for a place in the backline at one point. But times have changed.

Antonio Conte's use of a 3-4-3 system at Chelsea, although it contributed to a highly successful season, left the full-back position in a complete mess. After Conte was sacked, Chelsea were left with Victor Moses and Marcos Alonso, who were then asked to slot in as full-backs by the then head coach Maurizio Sarri after a season full of games as wing-backs.