3 take-aways from Chelsea's victory over Barcelona

3. Barkley and Mount will wreak havoc under Lampard

Barcelona v Chelsea - Preseason Friendly

There are two players at Chelsea who resemble Lampard himself - Mason Mount and Ross Barkley. Mount and Barkley are capable No. 8s but are stronger in the No. 10 position. They possess a good long shot and have the ability to beat their markers easily.

While Mount excelled on loan at Derby County last season, Barkley had a very average season at Chelsea. He struggled to keep his spot in the starting lineup and looked too cautious in his play.

Now, Lampard's system has given the No. 10 up front a lot of creative freedom. Since there is a deep-lying double pivot, the No. 10 doesn't have to backtrack too much. That allows him to run into spaces and look for key passes.

Against Barcelona, Mount linked up well with Pulisic and seemed to perpetually be on the lookout for chances. He looked confident and was playing the ball around cleanly.

When Barkley arrived, he looked energetic and was often involved in moving the ball into dangerous areas. He ended up scoring the second goal for Chelsea, which proved to be the deciding factor of the game.

Barkley and Mount are benefiting a lot from Lampard's arrival. It is important that they learn key details about playing as a midfielder from the maestro himself.

This pre-season has showcased what these two can do with freedom. The upcoming season will likely see them wreaking havoc in the Premier League.