Frank Lampard encourages Chelsea players to ‘have a beer or a glass of wine’ after Bournemouth win

Frank Lampard encouraged his players to celebrate with a beer or glass of wine after Chelsea took a ‘small step forward’ by ending their six-game losing streak with a 3-1 win over Bournemouth.

Late goals from Benoit Badiashile and Joao Felix gave The Blues a late win after Cherries defender Matias Vina reversed Conor Gallagher’s early header at Vitality Stadium.

Success on the south coast was Lampard’s first since returning to Stamford Bridge on an interim basis a month ago and a fitting conclusion to his 100th game in Premier League management.

The former England and Blues midfielder urged his team to embrace the club’s first victory in nearly two months, but warned they cannot relax to begin their last four games of a dismal campaign.

“They should enjoy it and we’re happy because if you don’t have that feeling for a while, it gradually knocks you down,” said Lampard.

Frank Lampard encouraged his players to celebrate with a beer or glass of wine after the win

Lampard hopes to help rebuild the bond between fans and players after a poor season

“From the moment I came in, it was very clear in the dressing room that there was a lot to pick up on and unfortunately you need results to keep in line with that to get you stepped forward, so that was difficult.

“Today was a nice little step forward.

“The guys are all human, we’re all affected in the same way if you don’t win games or if you don’t feel like you’re at your best and the only way to get through that is to fight and keep working. It.

“I’ve been in relative periods where they’re struggling, so they definitely need to enjoy tonight and have a beer or a glass of wine or do whatever they’re doing.

“But we can’t take our foot off the pedal to take steps forward until the end of this season, because it’s important.”

The victory in Dorset took the two-time European champions to 42 points, three ahead of their hosts, although they remain in the bottom half of the table.

Bournemouth had the most chances for the late drama, with Dango Ouattara wasting a golden opening by heading over from the box.

Badiashile and Felix punished that debauchery in the last eight minutes, allowing Chelsea supporters to greet the long-awaited victory with tongue-in-cheek chants of ‘we’re staying up’.

Part of the end had derided substitutes Hakim Ziyech and Raheem Sterling, but the pair responded by claiming assists for Badiashile and Felix respectively.

Lampard hopes to help rebuild the bond between fans and players and supported the under-fire duo to show their true class after disappointing campaigns.

Dango Ouattara messed up a golden opening by heading over from the sixteen-meter area

Bournemouth boss Gary O’Neil was disappointed by his team’s missed opportunities on Saturday afternoon

“Our fans have been fantastic today, so I personally appreciate their support,” said Lampard.

“I appreciate that we had a moment at the end of the field where everyone feels good for a day.

“I think that’s important to build a bond between players and fans.

Opinions can always change in a period, but Hakim and Raheem want to do well, as footballers they both have great talent.

“I think their class is permanent and I’m happy for them that they made some impact when they came.”

Bournemouth boss Gary O’Neil was disappointed by his team’s missed opportunities.

“I thought it was an even battle,” he said. “There were a lot of bits in it that I liked.

“When we were on top, Vina has a one-on-one where Kepa (Arrizabalaga) makes a good save, Kepa also makes a great block from Dango from four, five yards out and obviously the huge chance, Dango’s free header.

“If we come forward with our nose, the game will probably end very differently.

“I’m disappointed that we weren’t clinical enough and then we get punished on the other side.

‘We were well into the game.’