“There were some really solid squad in them times too. We have been there before and we know what it takes to turn a corner so we work together on that.”

After the clash with Luton on Sunday, Chelsea play host to Wolves in the Premier League next Wednesday before the visit of Burnley four days later.

Former Tottenham midfielder Jamie O’Hara believes owner Roman Abramovich must have a long think about whether Lampard is the right manager to lead the club forward.

O’Hara said: “[Abramovich must think]: ‘Do I still believe in what he’s doing? Do I believe this is the man to take the club forward? And do I believe he can get us into the top four this season?’, because Chelsea have to be in the top four.