Chelsea legend Frank Lampard insists Chelsea will bounce back after what has been a poor season for the club.

Chelsea, in 11th place in the Premier League, face the prospect of a first season without European competition since 2016/17.

Lampard said: “The reality is we’ve been fortunate to have huge success for 20 years. Many clubs in the Premier League would dream of our success in the Champions League and as Premier League winners.

“This is a year where we’re not where we want to be, and there are probably reasons for the transition. A few years ago we didn’t make the Champions League for the following year, and won the Premier League. We can’t be too short-term with it.

“People will make a lot out of this season for Chelsea because we’ve had so much success. The reality is that this club is going to be back. It will take work. It will take, maybe, a bit of process. I think the fans appreciated the performance today.”