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Matthew Holt

Frank Lampard told the huge Chelsea problem he must solve after Wolves defeat for Real Madrid

Frank Lampard's second spell in charge of Chelsea began with a dismal 1-0 defeat against Wolves at Molineux.

Matheus Nunes's first-half strike proved to be the only difference between the two sides, with the Blues' winless streak in the Premier League extending to four games in the process.

Despite their late endeavours in the West Midlands, Lampard's side failed to muster a valiant attempt in the second period, despite having introduced all of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Mykhailo Mudryk and Christian Pulisic.

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Tasked with a UEFA Champions League quarter-final first leg against Real Madrid in midweek, the tough tests are coming thick and fast for the former Blues midfielder, as he looks to safely guide the side through a difficult campaign on the pitch.

Given Graham Potter's dismissal earlier in the week, the Chelsea hierarchy had sought out many different options to replace him, with Julian Nagelsmann, Luis Enrique and even Carlo Ancelotti all touted as potential managerial avenues to explore.

With a plethora of attacking options to chose from on the pitch, the side's struggles in front of goal continue, with NBC Sports pundit Robbie Earle dissecting Chelsea's woes following the defeat against Julen Lopetegui's men

''[There has been] lots more media attention and glare on the football club, but on the pitch there are similar problems,'' he began.

''A lack of threat at the top end of the pitch, no goals and a bit of lack of belief in what they are doing. There is work for Frank [Lampard] to do and they have Real Madrid next to come in the Champions League.''

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