Timo Werner has said fatigue has played a part in Chelsea’s recent dip in form.
Frank Lampard’s Blues were being talked about as title contenders on the back of an unbeaten run that dated back to September 20.
However, Chelsea suffered back-to-back defeats to Everton and Wolves to drop off the pace set by champions Liverpool.
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Lampard actually played down the title talk, saying following the loss to Everton: “If it makes people who are talking about us, saying we are going to win the league, we have got the best squad in the league.