Lampard defends Drogba rant

08 May 2009 07:45
Frank Lampard refused to condemn Didier Drogba for his angry reaction to Chelsea's Champions League exit at the hands of Barcelona.[LNB]The Ivory Coast striker ranted at referee Tom Henning Ovrebo after Wednesday's semi-final about a number of rejected penalty appeals and also swore on live television, for which he later apologised.[LNB]"I can understand Didier's reactions," said Lampard. "He's an emotional man. That's the sort of player you want to play with and I think people can relate to that.[LNB]"All the fans in the stadium were frustrated at the end and I don't think people should make too much out of that.[LNB]"We were trying to get to the final and when that gets taken away you get passionate about it."

Source: Eurosport