Chelsea interim manager Frank Lampard has slammed how poor Chelsea is at defending and claims Chelsea play a back five because of the poor defenders at the club.

Lampard told Sky Sports after witnessing a demoralising 4-1 defeat at Manchester United: “We were the better football team in the first half – in possession, chances we matched them at least.

“To be 2-0 down is probably a sign of where we’re at. Second half, probably a sign of where we’re at. Our goal count for the season shows it’s a problem we don’t score goals enough.

“We gave them some threats in the first half but not many in the first half. Some of the defending in the second half showed why we play a back five at times.”