Lampard: Abramovich Eligible European Trophy

Tuesday, 12 April 2011 11:25
London - There is a separate factor why Chelsea always seemed very ambitious to win the Champions League. According to Frank Lampard, the boss, Roman Abramovich, had deserved to get it.

Chelsea incarnates a big club since the Russian businessman bought it in 2003. In the second season the Blues in the Abramovich era, they won the English League title, and he has won every trophy except the Champions League.

"Everything I've accomplished in the last 10 years is only possible thanks to the owner's investment," said Lampard told The Sun.

"I never imagined that we could win the league title, competing in the Champions League, and became the top team in each season so quickly. It all changed when Mr Abramovich arrived. He has made a huge investment and we are all very grateful."

So far, the best achievements of Chelsea in the Champions League is a finalist 2007/2008. At that time they failed to win after losing to Manchester United on penalties.

"For various reasons I'd be very proud if I could win the Champions League. But I really understand the thought process that we owe it to him to win it.

"He never sat down and told us 'You must win the Champions League, it's the main thing'. But we all know, it'll be an extraordinary thing for him. And he deserves it, for all he has given in this club. "

Midnight Chelsea struggled to beat Manchester United in the quarter-finals, while continuing their efforts to bring the European title for Abramovich. They have to play at Old Trafford with a load in the first leg 0-1 defeat at Stamford Bridge.