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Lampard committed to Chelsea - despite 'bust-up'

ESPN staff
January 4, 2012
Frank Lampard scored Chelsea's winner at Wolves © Getty Images
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Frank Lampard has reassured fans he is committed to Chelsea in the face of reports he has fallen out with manager Andre Villas-Boas.

The Sun suggested on Tuesday that Villas-Boas did not say a word to Lampard all evening after his winner against Wolves on Monday, fuelling speculation of a rift between the pair.

Lampard has found himself in the unfamiliar position of not being an automatic first-team selection this season, with Villas-Boas preferring to utilise younger players in the midfield zone. But Lampard is still Chelsea's second top scorer, having contributed eight Premier League goals this season - and he feels he has plenty to offer the club in future.

"I'll always be completely committed to Chelsea because they're my club and I love playing for them," Lampard said. "I like to play 90 minutes and can't hide that - and I don't think the manager would expect anything else.

"He's the boss and he picks the team but I've been here many years as part of a successful team. It's much easier for me when I'm starting games and playing regular matches to get into a rhythm. When I play I feel I can do things, like I did at Wolves. And when I can do that, then I'll smile more."

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