Chelsea head coach Frank Lampard has claimed that he wasn't surprised that Liverpool - the current Champions League holders - were defeated by Napoli on Tuesday, as the buildup to a huge Premier League clash between the pair this weekend begins.
The Reds were condemned to a 2-0 defeat at the Stadio San Paolo, as a penalty from Dries Mertens, followed by an injury-time goal from former Tottenham striker Fernando Llorente, sealed the deal for the hosts.
It was the first time that the holders of the Champions League had lost their opening game since the 1994/1995, but Lampard has stated that he was not shocked by the result.