Kurt Zouma says Chelsea manager Frank Lampard is extremely close with his players.

The 41-year-old is experiencing just his second year of management in charge of his former club.

Things are going well with Chelsea sitting in fourth on the table, and Zouma says Lampard works hard to connect with his players.

"He is a coach who is really close to us," Zouma told France Football.

"It's clear that he was still a player until recently. He talks to us a lot, participates a lot in training. When we work defensively on corners, he's the one who takes them. You should see the precision he has.

"It's amazing. He has so many qualities with his feet. He also does the rondo with us. I can assure you that he almost never goes in the middle. He is still very strong."