Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has lavished praise on club legend Frank Lampard, calling him the hardest-working player he ever trained alongside.

Reflecting on Lampard’s relentless dedication on the training ground, Mikel highlighted how the former Chelsea captain constantly pushed himself to improve:

“The best trainer, without a shadow of a doubt. The best trainer I’ve ever played with.”

Mikel also recalled Lampard’s tireless work ethic, describing how he would stay behind after regular training sessions to perfect his finishing:

“After training, he’s there shooting, shooting, shooting. He takes about 20 to 30 balls and gets one of the assistant coaches to help him keep shooting. Keep practising the same thing.”

Lampard’s commitment to excellence played a major role in his illustrious Chelsea career, where he became the club’s all-time leading goalscorer and a Premier League legend. Mikel’s words further reinforce the legacy of one of Chelsea’s greatest-ever players.