As he attempts to jump-start Chelsea’s faltering Premier League form, Frank Lampard knows the visit of struggling Bournemouth on Saturday is not necessarily the inviting prospect it may seem.



Eddie Howe’s team are on a five-match losing streak but have beaten Chelsea three times in four seasons since their promotion in 2015, including twice at Stamford Bridge. Only Liverpool have fared better in the blue corner of west London over that stretch.



Nathan Ake’s absence with a hamstring injury may prove significant. The Chelsea academy graduate performed superbly at the heart of defence in both Bournemouth’s wins at the Bridge and scored against his former club in a 3-0 victory in January 2018.



But, given the uncertainty around his immediate future at Bournemouth, Ake might be forgiven for feeling relieved at missing out this time.



Chelsea are interested in bringing him back and can do so relatively easily, thanks to a £40...