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Frank Lampard hails Pulisic, Batshuayi impact after Ajax victory

Chelsea weathered the storm to come out with a decisive win at the Johan Cruyff stadium against Ajax in their UEFA Champions League group stage game.

The Dutch giants were undefeated coming into the game, but Frank Lampard’s side showed impressive tenacity to make things uncomfortable for them before their substitutes won them the game.

Christian Pulisic was influential in creating the winner from Michy Batshuayi five minutes from time, handing the Blues a crucial lead in their group.

As Chelsea went atop of Group H thanks to a better head-to-head record against Ajax, Lampard was delighted by the impact of his substitutes in changing the game.