“He must be part of the starting squad from now on, with that type of fabulous performance it would be ridiculous if he doesn’t start from now on” – Frank Lampard believes that Enzo Maresca should include the “fabulous” Chelsea player in the starting lineup for their upcoming Premier League match.

Chelsea fell short in their second major challenge of the season, suffering a 2-1 defeat at Anfield against league leaders Liverpool.

Although Nicolas Jackson scored his first goal against the Reds to level the score at 1-1, the team couldn’t maintain the tie for long, resulting in their second loss of the season.

Enzo Maresca expressed satisfaction with his players’ performance, despite missing several key players for the game.

Wesley Fofana and Marc Cucurella were unavailable due to suspensions, while Reece James and Romeo Lavia made a return from long-term injuries with limited playing time.

Maresca made a bold move by introducing three substitutes early in the second half, following Pedro Neto’s halftime appearance in place of Jadon Sancho.

Frank Lampard believes Pedro Neto should be in Chelsea’s starting lineup for their next match. The Manchester United loanee might have felt he deserved a penalty in the first half, though his performance fell short of the high standards he set in his initial appearances at Stamford Bridge.

In contrast, Neto made a noticeable impact in the second half with his direct style of play, making a significant contribution on both wings. Lampard now feels that Neto has earned the opportunity to start in the upcoming game.

Speaking to the Premier League’s official website, Frank Lampard stated, “Pedro Neto came on and made a significant impact. He’s likely earned himself a strong chance of starting the next game. I believe he should.”

Neto is expected to start in the upcoming Conference League match after his big-money move in the summer, with high expectations for the Portuguese international if he remains fit. Tony Cascarino has praised him as “fabulous.”

While Neto is set to be involved in Thursday’s European fixture, securing a regular starting spot in the Premier League is undoubtedly his main goal. He is definitely in contention for a place in the lineup when Chelsea hosts Newcastle on Sunday.