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Lampard accuses Barkley of being 'naive' after late-night taxi row

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard has accused Ross Barkley of being "naive" after getting involved in a row with a taxi driver during a night out in Liverpool at the weekend.

Barkley was filmed arguing with the driver late on Sunday after chips were spilled in the back of his cab.

The incident took place three days before Chelsea's crucial Champions League clash away at Lille but Lampard will still consider the midfielder for selection.

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"He is travelling with the squad," said Lampard. "In terms of permission from Ross [to go out on Sunday], I don't expect to be asked for that.