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Lampard reacts to Chelsea's 2-0 defeat to Liverpool, speaks on Kepa's performance

Thompson Nsisongabasi

Sep 20, 2020

Chelsea boss, Frank Lampard, has reacted to his side's Premier League 2-0 defeat to Liverpool on Sunday.

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Lampard also commented on goalkeeper, Kepa's performances against Jurgen Klopp's side.

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Sadio Mane scored twice in the second half against the 10 men, to hand the Reds all three points against the Blues.

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Chelsea had a chance to pull one back late in the game, but Jorginho saw his penalty saved by Alisson Becker.

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"I am disappointed losing 2-0, but I am happier today than many times at Brighton," Lampard told Sky Sports.

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"We are still in the pre-season. I saw spirit, desire to defend by many of our players. The players have to take heart.

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"We have to have time, every team who has done well in the modern game has that. Now is a new start. It will take time.

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"We have to try to give Kepa confidence, goalkeepers rely on that. It's a clear mistake, he has admitted that."

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