Chelsea have turned back the clock to try to salvage their season by reappointing Frank Lampard. And it is the past that offers something to cling to ahead of a daunting Champions League trip to Real Madrid.
With defeat at Wolves on Lampard’s return continuing a deflating season, it is not easy to make a case for Chelsea knocking out holders Madrid. Even though they were also beaten on Saturday, at home by Villarreal, and are well off the pace set by La Liga leaders Barcelona. So it is to years gone by that Chelsea must look for inspiration.