Chelsea players have received a strong message from Frank Lampard ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League clash against Real Madrid.

Lampard said: “If you’re worried, don’t come. The players shouldn’t be. It’s a carrot for them when they sign for Chelsea.

“Every player in that squad whether it’s Mateo Kovacic who has won two Champions League and played in World Cup semis, finals, you deserve to play for Chelsea or if you’re Mudryk and you come here, you’ve had your pathway to get here. You’re here for a reason.

“To expect everything to come together as a squad is maybe not the case. I’m not saying the squad- doesn’t have aggression, it’s just bringing together. Sometimes a bit of confidence, a lack of confidence can look like aggression to the eye.”

Speaking about the difference between the game against Wolves and what to expect from Real Madrid on Wednesday, Lampard added:

“As a team we were up against a team that were very aggressive today and maybe some second balls and duels and things like that we weren’t quite at. I don’t mind saying because it has to be said to be a reality to be dealt with.

“Wednesday will be a completely different game but those things are always still there in some form or another. We’ve got a few days to recover, prepare and go again.”