Former Chelsea legend: I think John Terry can carry on for years

At 34 years of age, Frank Lampard believes John Terry still has more years to give

FRANK LAMPARD believes John Terry isn't finished at Chelsea just yet.

 

The 34-year-old captain has been in and out of Jose Mourinho's starting line-up this season - which saw them begin the campaign with one win in five games.

Chelsea had conceded a goal in each of those opening five fixtures but clean sheets against Maccabi Tel Aviv and Arsenal have seen some discipline restored among the Chelsea defence.

Terry has been a long way off his outstanding season last year - and along with Branislav Ivanovic - has endured some criticism in recent weeks.

 

But the club's all-time leading goalscorer insists Terry can continue performing at a high level for many years to come.

"I think John can carry on for years," Lampard told ESPN FC. "I've been through it, everyone goes through it as you get into your 30s. 

"The minute you turn 30, everyone starts to speculate how much you've got left. So the minute you don't play well, people start to talk about it."

 

The New York City midfielder spent 13 years playing alongside Terry and he hopes the west London outfit stick by their leader.

"I know John's attitude and I know his quality," he added. "I think he's 34 years of age and the way he plays, how quick his mind is at his position, I see him being an important part of Chelsea for a few years to come."

"I know John feels Chelsea like I did when I was there. John is an emblem of the club so I think fans always relate to him being there, he's a huge part of the success we've had over the last 10 or 12 years. So I'd like to see him carry on there but again, it's not my decision."