Hasselbaink: Lampard needs three Chelsea signings to win title
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink claims Frank Lampard needs just three signings to turn Chelsea into firm challengers for the Premier League title.
The Blues have already brought in Hakim Ziyech and Timo Werner this summer to strengthen Frank Lampard’s squad.
Deals for a new goalkeeper and potentially Kai Havertz are thought to be next on the agenda for Chelsea.
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They had been linked with Jan Oblak, though Atletico boss Diego Simeone has been quick to react to those rumours.
Meanwhile, hopes for Havertz have also been shot down, despite Chelsea’s obvious interest.
Hasselbaink, however, reckons neither are priorities for Chelsea. He has instead urged Lampard to sign a new centre-half, a left-back and a defensive midfielder.
Chelsea have conceded 49 times this season – more than any other side in the top half. As such, Hasselbaink thinks it’s obvious where they need to strengthen.
“I think he [Lampard] will address the back four,” Hasselbaink told Premier League Productions.
“I think if you’re going to play Jorginho you need to do something about your defence. He can’t defend like N’Golo Kante can but he’s very good on the ball.
“You need players who can defend one against one. In a central area they need to improve. I definitely think when Kante doesn’t play they lose those legs in the middle of the park. He might look at something there.
“I know people will talk about the left-back and that he wants to improve there. I think it’s a just matter of time that a centre half and a left-back. They’ve been talking about Ben Chilwell – is going to get into the building.”
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