Chelsea return to Champions League action this evening against Real Madrid knowing they must overcome a two-goal deficit. The Blues fell to defeat in the first leg in Spain and face an uphill task of advancing to the semi-final.
Frank Lampard's men come into the clash on the back of three consecutive defeats after losing 2-1 to Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday afternoon. The club will have to muster a repeat of Thomas Tuchel's 2021 success in the competition if they are to host European football next campaign.
With proceedings continuing to be a mess on the field, Todd Boehly continues to work behind the scenes to appoint a new permanent manager. It's understood that Lampard will see out his caretaker spell until the end of the season, though Boehly remains hands-on.
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News emerged on Monday that the U.S billionaire had entered the Chelsea dressing room following the defeat to Brighton on Saturday, displaying some tough words for the squad. His visit to the changing room came after he was pictured exchanging words with several supporters from his box in the West Stand on Stamford Bridge.
"I am comfortable with that," Lampard said on the matter. "There was maybe some criticism of our old owner of not coming to the game, which wasn't always true, but when the owners are very invested in the team and want to help and improve, I think it's their prerogative to have the input they want."
Now, three days after the loss to Brighton, Boehly will be back at Stamford Bridge for the second leg against Real Madrid. And despite his antics over the weekend, the Chelsea owner was greeted with open arms by one supporter.
In a video posted by El Chiringuito TV, a supporter present when Boehly arrived for lunch in London shouted "Come on, Chelsea" from a distance, forcing a smile on the American's face.
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