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Chelsea boss Frank Lampard praises Tottenham duo Harry Kane and Son Heung-min’s deadly record, admitting he ‘would love to get something like this’ in his squad ahead of confrontation with Jose Mourinho Sunday
- Chelsea welcome Premier League leaders Tottenham to Stamford Bridge on Sunday
- Blues can overtake fierce London rivals with victory this weekend
- Frank Lampard admitted his side will need to quash Spurs’ most powerful threat
- Harry Kane and Son Heung-min close to Premier League record
Frank Lampard has praised Tottenham forward Harry Kane for the time being as well as his deadly partnership with Son Heung-min ahead of their clash on Sunday.
The Blues welcome the current Premier League leaders to a London Derby at Stamford Bridge this weekend, with the chance to overtake their rivals with a victory.
Kane and Son have been peerless performers for Jose Mourinho’s table decorators so far this season, as their partnership continues to thrive – and the Chelsea boss has admitted his side will have to cancel their threat.
Frank Lampard revealed Christian Pulisic and Kai Havertz are back in the running
Tottenham couple Harry Kane and Son Heung-min started the season in superb form
‘He [Kane] has matured as a player, he’s a very impressive player, ”Lampard said in his pre-match press conference.
“I think he’s a smart player and that’s why they’re in a strong position. Harry Kane is in an ideal situation at the moment.
Lampard and fellow Chelsea legend Didier Drogba formed a brilliant partnership and combined for a record 36 Premier League goals during their playing days at Bridge.
Now that record is under threat with Kane and Son playing at the same level as Man City duo Sergio Aguero and David Silva and Arsenal duo Thierry Henry and Robert Pires at 29 years old.
Son and Kane combined for 29 Premier League goals to close Lampard’s record
Lampard and Jose Mourinho will see the horns again in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon
“I have no qualms about this record, about fair play with them,” Lampard said.
“I am aware of their threats, the understanding is clear. This is something we have to be aware of, they are strong in many different areas and we have to try to undo it.
“With players like Son and Kane they’ve been working on this for years and I wish I had something here.
The Chelsea boss also revealed that Christian Pulisic was in contention again for involvement on Sunday.
Christian Pulisic is set to be involved again after missing one month due to hamstring injury
Lampard has hinted that Kai Havertz could also play a role after being a substitute in the midweek victory at Rennes.
“Christian Pulisic is back,” said Lampard, the American who missed last month with a hamstring injury.
“Kai Havertz was getting a few minutes the other week.
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