Chelsea dressing room breaks silence amid Frank Lampard chants during Fulham win

Chelsea's matchwinner against Fulham Pedro Neto has spoken about how he understands the supporters' frustrations after pro-Frank Lampard chants were heard at Craven Cottage this afternoon.

For a long time, it seemed as though were going to drop to a disappointing defeat against thanks to Alex Iwobi's first-half goal.

With Chelsea still trailing, their travelling supporters burst into chants which suggested the fans would prefer the legend to return for a third spell in charge.

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Lampard is currently overseeing an incredible spell in charge of Coventry City with the Sky Blues looking on course to enter this season's play-offs in the Championship.

eventually turned the game around thanks to Tyrique George's 83rd minute equaliser and Neto's winner in the third minute of stoppage time.

With three points secured in the race for next season's Champions League, was asked by the about the supporters and the discontent they have shown towards and the team this season. "The fans don't have the notion of the part they do for the club," he explained.

"Today at the end is what we need from them. They play a big part for the team.

"On the pitch, we understand that sometimes they are upset with us. But with them we are stronger."

As mentioned, remain fully in the race to finish in the top five which would see them qualify for next season's Champions League.

They will drop to sixth if Nottingham Forest avoid defeat to Tottenham Hotspur on Monday night but Neto insists the dressing room remains confident they can finish in the top five.

"The belief has always been there, even in the bad moments," he concluded. "Sometimes in this game it is not about the quality, it's about the spirit and that's what we showed today - and I think we deserved to win."