Chelsea occupies third place in Group H with eight points, the same amount as Valencia – which runs second – and two of the Ajax leader. But despite his good performances as a visitor, the London team only scored one point in their first two games at Stamford Bridge. Lampard’s team can move into the round of 16 with a win over Lille or even a draw if Ajax beat Valencia. “I am very aware of (the level shown by Chelsea as a local) and I think (qualifying) would be a good achievement,” Lampard said Monday at a press conference, accepting that this is his most important game since he took over the club. . “I know there are expectations that we should overcome the group, but it was a difficult group (…) Teams and people need these tests, it’s something that comes with football, so it’s a test for all of us.” .
