Still think Chelsea are shaping up to have intensity/physicality but not have it define them, big difference. Lampard played in sides that were so good technically they dog walked Pep’s Barcelona at their peak in 2009, won multiple league titles etc.

Liverpool are characterized for their high intensity style/press, City quite the opposite. Both have elite physical specimens but and technical ones though. One team is defined by it, one isn’t. Lampard prefers the latter, he wants both technical quality and elite athletes.

Lampard wants his midfielders/forwards to be as versatile as possible. ‘The old guard’ used to alter systems mid game because they could, that’s purely down to squad quality + depth which Chelsea now have in abundance. It’s flawless long term recruitment.

Provided it works and the squad gels properly, I think it will in two odd years.