Frank Lampard is convinced Chelsea can still finish the season with a flourish.
The England midfielder refuses to accept Chelsea are dead and buried and says the time to judge them will be at the end of the season.
Lampard said: "I can't say it's been a disastrous season. It's not finished yet.
"Of course there are expectations on us. They come with playing for a big club.
"But the reality is you can't win the league every year. No-one can.
"And the Champions League is a very difficult competition to win as we've discovered.
"Obviously were all disappointed at the moment but there is still everything to play for."
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