If Frank Lampard ever considers leaving football for another profession, he might want to consider fortune telling.Yesterday, the Blues midfielder issued a warning over the effects the negative publicity surrounding Wayne Rooney's vulgar rant over the weekend would have on his England teammate's performance on the pitch for Man Utd's Champions League clash against Chelsea.
"Wayne is always a very competitive player and there is never a good time to be playing against him. But there's a chance that the ban might spur him on even more. When you get negative headlines like he's had it can make you more of a threat," Lampard said, ESPN reported.
And how right he was.
Rooney's goal made the difference in the first-leg of the all English quarterfinal which resulted 1-0 in favour of the Devils and gives Sir Alex Ferguson an away goal advantage for the second leg in Old Trafford next week.
There's no doubt that Rooney's return to form has arrived at the best possible time for Fergie's side who have been looking a little tired and out of pace prior to the 4-2 victory against West Ham last weekend.
Nonetheless, the England striker looks set to be banned for two matches for his four-letter rant which may see him miss Utd's FA Cup semifinal clash against rivals Man City next week. Unfortunately for Chelsea, the FA's powers don't extend to the Champions League.
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