Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho refused to discuss Frank Lampard after his equaliser for Manchester City yesterday.
Chelsea left with a draw after substitute Lampard scored a late equaliser against his former club to cancel out Andre Schurrle's goal.
"I don't speak about players from other teams, I am sorry. I don't speak about Frank," Mourinho said.
"To speak about Frank is to speak about my past with Frank, the player he was for what he means in my career.
"I will never tire to speak about this. The moment he is a Man City player, he is a Man City player.
"Mr Pellegrini, instead of speaking about other teams' players, should speak about Frank Lampard.
"I am Chelsea manager, I speak about my players. My players were fantastic."
City boss Manuel Pellegrini, however, was only too happy to talk about the 36-year-old's contribution.
"When I sent Lampard into the game I told him go and score. I was so sure Frank would play well against Chelsea because he is a very good professional," said the Chilean.
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