Both Bayern Munich and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Chelsea-c38786 have suspensions ahead of the UEFA Champions League final. The German side have three players suspended, while the Blues have four.
Amongst the suspended players are midfielders http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Branislav-Ivanovic-c7994. While the Blues will be able to cope in midfield, it is not certain if they will do as well in defence without the duo of Terry and Ivanovic.
However, English midfielder http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/David-Luiz-c10542 to fulfil their demands in central defence. While they may be young, Lampard was certain they would step up to the challenge and deliver.
He was aware of the fact that the London side would be missing their captain and arguably one of the best defenders in the English Premier League. However, he believed the partnership of Cahill and Luiz could prove to be highly successful.
He also praised Chelsea and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/England-c749 left-back Ashley Cole, who has been exceptional since joining the Blues and is considered the best left-back in the world. Along with him, either Paulo Ferreira or Jose Bosingwa would also prove to be a solid block in defence.
Lampard confirmed that while Bayern Munich were favourites going into the clash at the Allianz Arena, he had confidence in his side. He believes they have what it takes to finally win the European competition for the very first time and be crowned the kings of Europe.
Lampard said while speaking to reporters:
“John is obviously the captain and a top defender but we're fortunate that in Gary and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/David-c10409 looking like they are going to be fit, we have good cover.
A lot of teams losing their centre-halves would not be so confident but I'm pretty confident in them.
And then http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Paulo-Ferreira-c29445.
We have to be on our game to stop them but I have confidence in the players to do it.”
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