‘They could have scored more’ – Lampard delivers verdict after Chelsea suffer defeat at home to Brighton

Chelsea interim boss Frank Lampard admitted Brighton could have scored more in their 2-1 win over his side on Saturday afternoon.

The Blues took the lead through Conor Gallagher in the 13th minute.

However, Danny Welbeck equalised for Roberto De Zerbi’s side before half-time. The Seagulls then won all three points in the 69th minute with Julio Ensico’s effort from distance.

Brighton had 26 shots during the 90 minutes at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea have suffered three defeats on the bounce since Lampard replaced Graham Potter until the end of the season.

“The scoreline doesn’t flatter them, they could have scored more goals,” Lampard told BBC.

“Brighton are a very good team first and foremost, they have been working together for a long time, and now with the coach and the ideas and the energy and the connection within the team is so good, and that’s why they are where they are, and we’re not that.

“To get to that will take time, but the first things on the ladder are the basics that we got wrong today. And that can’t be right for us, we have to address that very quickly, because that’s not a Chelsea performance.

“We have to accept what needs to be done to play for this club and try to win games.

“I’ve been at the club nine days, I don’t like what I saw today. I’m not going to try and dress that up in any way. We have to be really honest about that. There should be a feeling when you play for Chelsea of pride involved. We have to do more for Tuesday.

“To get there, there needs to be a new energy. That needs to come back.”