Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas insists he was right to start their victory over Swansea City with Frank Lampard on the bench.

A major talking point on Saturday was Villas-Boas' decision to start with Lampard on the bench for the second successive game.

The midfielder did come on and play most of the Fulham match but it appears, at 33, he is being held back more than ever for the big fixtures.

Asked if Lampard was happy with his lot, Villas-Boas replied: "I don't know but this is nothing to speculate about.

"The players just want the team to perform and Frank is like that.

"He's a magnificent player and soon he'll be back into the team, sooner than you expect."