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Lampard not interested in treble talk

Published on Apr 20th, 2009, No Comments

frank_lampard.jpgEngland international midfielder Frank Lampard insists Chelsea would be happy with just one trophy this season even though they remain on course for a treble.

Guus Hiddink’s side reached the FA Cup final with a 2-1 win over Arsenal in Saturday’s semi-final.

That Wembley triumph came just four days after the Blues edged into the Champions League semi-finals, where they face Barcelona, with a dramatic 7-5 aggregate victory against Liverpool.

Chelsea, who trail leaders Manchester United by four points, also remain in the hunt for the Premier League title.

But Lampard is uncomfortable with all the talk of winning three trophies because it puts unwanted pressure on the squad.

“I hate talk of the treble,” he said. “When you talk about it the pressure gets even more so we must keep our heads down and take each game and competition as it comes and if we do that then we will have a chance.

“It will be very difficult to win three but if we can win something then that would be great.

“We are now in a position where we can potentially be very successful this year.

“We have got spirit at the moment, are playing well and confident. Once we got back level there was a feeling throughout the team that we would go on and win it.

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