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Reports emerged that an angry Boehly got into the dressing room and termed results as ‘embarrassing’.
Despite a reported angry tirade by Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly, Frank Lampard has said he has no problem with the American businessman entering the changing room after every match.
Reports by the Daily Telegraph claimed that Boehly entered the dressing room following a 2-1 defeat by Brighton on Saturday.
It is said Boehly stated the current form of Chelsea is ‘embarrassing’ and singled out one senior player signed in the summer for not performing enough.
"I am comfortable with that," Lampard said on Tuesday.
"For me, there was some criticism of our old owner about not coming and being around - and that wasn't always true, to be fair. When an owner is very invested in the team and wants to help and improve, it's his prerogative to have the input that they want."
During his playing days, the owner entering the dressing room was normal; "I remember, as a player, the moments when owners came into dressing rooms," added the interim manager.
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"It happened first here at Chelsea, and it never really happened here before. I remember being happy that you could touch them and high-five them, that you could listen to them and feel them. I don't think that's a bad thing in terms of the identity of the club and where you want to get to.
"I have no problems with it. I have things I want to say after the game. If an owner wants to be positive and wants to speak to the players, then it's his part to do that."
After the home defeat by the Seagulls, Boehly was also pictured talking to an angry fan, and Lampard has said that is passionate and there is no problem even though Chelsea are on a poor run.
"We've been fortunate to have been very successful for a lot of years, the last 20 years, which means you want more of it. So, I don't think anyone is schooling on that," the former Everton manager concluded.
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"Passion is normal, I think. I don't find it a problem. We can all work with passion to work in the same direction to get where we want to be."
Chelsea host Real Madrid on Tuesday for the return leg of the Champions League quarter-final. The La Liga heavyweights carry a 2-0 first-leg advantage.
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