Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard believes John Terry should be hailed for his contribution to their impressive season.
The Blues have set their sights on becoming Premier League champions and FA Cup winners by the end of the term.
It was in 2006 that the London side last claimed the domestic crown, but a win at Liverpool on Sunday would bring the trophy's return to Stamford Bridge a significant step closer.
Terry will make his return in Sunday's clash at Anfield after being suspended for the home romp against Stoke following his sending-off in the Blues' 2-1 defeat at Tottenham.
It has been a turbulent season for the defender, whose private life has caused controversy that eventually saw him removed from his role as England captain.
But Lampard believes it's time his team-mate made the headlines for the right reasons, mainly his faultless performances on the pitch.
"I'd like to take this opportunity to stand up for JT," said Lampard. "He's taken a bit of stick recently but Stoke was the first league game he's missed all season.
"His general form has been brilliant. That's one of the reasons we're top.
"Technically and defensively he's miles ahead of most of the players he gets compared to and that's why he's always in the FIFPro team and winning Uefa's most valuable defender award.
"We all know it's fashionable to have a pop at the top of the tree but at Chelsea we know his true value."
The Blues have set their sights on becoming Premier League champions and FA Cup winners by the end of the term.
It was in 2006 that the London side last claimed the domestic crown, but a win at Liverpool on Sunday would bring the trophy's return to Stamford Bridge a significant step closer.
Terry will make his return in Sunday's clash at Anfield after being suspended for the home romp against Stoke following his sending-off in the Blues' 2-1 defeat at Tottenham.
It has been a turbulent season for the defender, whose private life has caused controversy that eventually saw him removed from his role as England captain.
But Lampard believes it's time his team-mate made the headlines for the right reasons, mainly his faultless performances on the pitch.
"I'd like to take this opportunity to stand up for JT," said Lampard. "He's taken a bit of stick recently but Stoke was the first league game he's missed all season.
"His general form has been brilliant. That's one of the reasons we're top.
"Technically and defensively he's miles ahead of most of the players he gets compared to and that's why he's always in the FIFPro team and winning Uefa's most valuable defender award.
"We all know it's fashionable to have a pop at the top of the tree but at Chelsea we know his true value."
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