Chelsea press conference today ahead of Clash against Bayern Munich
Lampard on Giroud starting tomorrow: "I don't want to go on who is starting or not. It is a tight turnaround on Tottenham, a London derby."
Lampard on injuries: 'Pulisic is out, Hudson-Odoi is out, Kante is out. Pedro is back in contention having missed Saturday with a small problem.' He adds Hudson-Odoi is 'not far away' now
Lampard has no doubts in James & Mount potentially starting tomorrow. Lampard doesn't like to call us Underdogs. He would rather the outside (Media/Fans) have that judgement.
Lampard:”I will speak to the younger players ahead of this game about the intricacies of Champions League knockout football. I have no qualms starting them tomorrow.”
Lampard on whether Chelsea are underdogs vs Bayern: "I prefer the talk to come from the outside... but I understand if people do call us the underdog.
Lampard on Rudiger saying 'racism has won': "I completely support Toni, as I will support my players in similar incidents. Our club will continue to do more and can't do any more in how we fight these incidents."
Lampard asked if he trust the youngsters: "I will speak to them but I trust them. It changes when you get to the knockout stages but they played in the group stages."
Lampard on Bayern class: "Yes, for sure, they are a team that can win the title. The talent in the team and the unity in the team. They are top of the table."
"I have huge respect from Bayern after facing them as a player."
Lampard on facing Lewandowski: "Concern isn't the word. Form of his life is something significant for him because he has been some player for a number of years. He is just top class, everything about him, having looked at Bayern, that shines through."
Mateo Kovacic says Bayern have a whole squad of good players but that is what you expect at this stage of the Champions League and he hopes we will enjoy the game tomorrow.
Kovacic on his own form: "I think I am having a good season under him but I think I can do even more.
"I think I am becoming a better player but it is normal because I am getting more mature."
Kovacic on Bayern: "Their league is not as tough as the Premier League so they will be well rested."
Kovacic on Lewandowski "He is Great player but not just him, Bayern have a great squad with great players. It will be tough. We like this big game, I hope we enjoy this game."
Kovacic says the team had to wake up and play a good game against Spurs, and we did that and now we have to continue playing that way. He thinks this team can do good things this year.
Three time Champions League winner Kovacic whether he should tell the youngsters on how to win it: "I don't need to give advice. They need to just enjoy it. There's nothing better than playing in these big games
