Frank Lampard has insisted Roman Abramovich's obsession with winning the Champions League with Chelsea is not unrealistic. But ahead of Wednesday night's quarter-final first leg against Manchester United - a repeat of the 2008 final - Blues midfielder Lampard claimed the club's owner knew full well the enormity of the challenge.
"I'm sure the owner would be very pleased for us to win it," Lampard said.
"But at the same time, he doesn't come in every day and knock our door down, saying, 'Why have I not won this yet?'
"He understands it's the most difficult competition in football."
Lampard, who has helped Chelsea deliver Abramovich every major domestic trophy since the Russian's arrival, added: "I think we've given him some very good times and I know the owner has appreciated it from how he's enjoyed them with us when we've won titles and with the cups.
"But the Champions League's a huge thing.
"You want to be known as the best team in Europe by having that trophy."
