Frank Lampard's message at Chelsea has been consistent since he joined as interim manager. This is not his time to develop players for the sake of it or look for the long-term future of the club but to simply navigate through until the end of the season.
Chelsea are nearly there with just two games to go but there isn't much to look forward to. Despite playing the top two sides in the league in the past month things don't get any easier to finish off this treacherous campaign. A second away trip to Manchester in four days awaits before ending with a home clash against Newcastle.
Both sides have points to prove, a Champions League fate and league positions to play for and, above all, fans to please. Chelsea have none of this. Taking six points from the end of season games would make little difference to if they were to see it out in typical 2022/23 style with no points.
