Chelsea 1-1  Leicester City: 3 Tactics from Lampard that cost Chelsea the game

Frank Lampard was unable to take advantage of Leicester City's weaknesses
Frank Lampard was unable to take advantage of Leicester City's weaknesses

#2 Not using Giroud's physical presence

Chelsea FC v Leicester City - Premier League
Chelsea FC v Leicester City - Premier League

After Olivier Giroud had scored against Liverpool, Frank Lampard decided to start with him against Leicester City as well. The Frenchman provides an added dimension to this fast and fluid Chelsea team. Giroud's physicality can be a handful for most defense in the league and since Leicester City were already without Harry Maguire, there was an opportunity for Chelsea to take advantage of.

Early in the game, the Frenchman showed his presence in the opposition box, easily winning long balls and carving out two good chances for his team. His ability to hold on to the ball and support late runs from the midfield should have been an asset for the blues on the night. Strangely though, Chelsea stopped playing long balls and Giroud, as a result, was isolated in attack.

Lampard would have been better advised to try and use the Frenchman's physicality against the new look Leicester City back line. Unfortunately, he decided otherwise and it cost Chelsea the game.

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