The Blues head to the south coast searching for a first win under Lampard, with our caretaker manager leading his side out at the Vitality Stadium at 3pm on Saturday.

In the opposing dugout will be Gary O’Neil, who moved from interim to permanent manager midway through the season, with the Cherries head coach receiving plenty of praise from Frank for guiding Bournemouth away from the relegation zone and securing their place in the top flight for next season.

‘Gary's done a great job, so full credit to him,’ said Frank. ‘I don't any of know the details behind it in terms of the ins and outs but he’s clearly done a very good job there.

‘What he's created is a team with high energy, high quality, high intensity and a team that’s full of togetherness, it seems from the outside.

‘From where he came in, I think he’s done a really good job and he's getting the credit he rightfully deserves.’

Spearheading the attack for Bournemouth has been their talisman Solanke, who progressed through the Academy ranks with Chelsea before eventually departing for Liverpool, before making his mark at Bournemouth.

He scored the goals to take the Cherries up from the Championship last season and remains their dangerman, with Lampard pleased to see his one-time Chelsea team-mate making his mark having taken a different route to the Premier League.

‘I remember training with Dom,’ recalled Lampard. ‘He was a young man coming in to train with the first team so he was a bit in and out but clearly he’s a high talent.

‘From my links with the Academy and from speaking with the coaches, I know they have a high regard for him and sometimes different players take different routes.

‘It’s good to see him performing, he’s still young and it’s clear he’s a big player for them. He’s certainly a threat.

‘I'm pleased for Dominic on an individual note because he has his origins here at the club.’