Frank Lampard says he is very much looking forward to Chelsea fans being able to attend matches again.

With the season having been suspended because of the coronavirus pandemic and then resumed with games played behind closed doors, supporters have not been admitted to matches since March.

The government currently plan for that to change in October - and Blues boss Lampard has welcomed the news.

“I’m very excited to welcome our fans back,” he said.

“It’s not just our fans. I think the country are craving for fans to be back at games because of the atmosphere and what the game means here.

“If and when it’s done in the right way, with the right precautions - and I think football has made some great steps in a difficult situation - we can get our fans back in the stadium.”

Meanwhile, N’Golo Kante will remain sidelined for Sunday’s FA Cup semi-final against Manchester United.

And Brentford boss Thomas Frank has poured cold water on reports that Chelsea are in talks to sign Said Benrahma from the Bees.