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Anita Abayomi

Chelsea's next potential captaincy set to replicate John Terry and Frank Lampard's success

Chelsea Frank Lampard John Terry Mason Mount Reece James Cesar Azpilicueta Cobham

The John Terry and Frank Lampard partnership is probably the best co-captaincy you could imagine. Chelsea was blessed to see their most successful years with Terry leading the line with Lampard right behind him. Both are amazing servants of the Chelsea badge.

As we go into a new era, new captaincy would need to be decided. It's not about how long you have played in the first team, and it's about how hard you are willing to fight for the badge. If Cesar Azpilicueta leaves this summer, Jorginho is expected to take over as captain. He has been second to the Spaniard since 2019. However, it would be nice to see one of the Cobham boys take the mantle with all due respect, maybe even two.

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