Coach Frank Lampard took great encouragement from Chelsea's display in the UEFA Super Cup in Istanbul, despite the disappointment of losing on penalties to English rivals Liverpool.
"I think we can get better, there are things I still want us to improve on in terms of how we play slightly, but I am really happy with the performance," said Lampard after Chelsea held the European champions to a 2-2 draw after extra time, only to lose 5-4 in the shoot-out on Wednesday.
"To lose the game was disappointing but if it means Chelsea's season can be something like how we played today, we'll be OK."
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"But that said I think it happens a lot. I don't want to look like I'm moaning, I'm delighted with our performance, we didn't lose the game because of that but it was a bit frustrating."
"He will come back stronger. It is part and parcel of being a player at a top level which is what Tammy now is."