Chelsea boss Frank Lampard admits he's learned to have his squad management scrutinised by the media.

While all managers face difficult choices every single day, the spotlight at a club like Chelsea is brighter than most and Lampard's regular briefings with the media provide frequent opportunities for his decisions to be highlighted and scrutinised.

The 42-year-old acknowledges the change between his position now and his previous role at Derby County, though insists there are more similarities than differences.

"I definitely did have to deal with it at Derby," he says. "I understand it when people say it can look and feel slightly different with the type of player and expectations around it, media hype, the questions you get asked.

"At Derby press conferences, I could easily dodge questions about the players who were not happy but now I am not allowed to dodge them every two or three days. It is part of my job. It is one of the most interesting parts but it can be one of the most difficult parts if you are dropping people who really want to play."