Some Chelsea stars will be delighted with the return of Frank Lampard, but some may feel nervous at the return of the iconic former midfielder as head coach.
After co-owner Todd Boehly decided to sack Graham Potter on Sunday, the Blues will bring in Lampard on a short-term contract until the end of the current season.
Chelsea legend Lampard is beloved for his playing career at Stamford Bridge and will have a second term as manager following his first from 2019 to 2021.
Lampard began his coaching career with Derby County and most recently managed Everton before being sacked in January.
Here are the winners and losers of Lampard's return...
Frank Lampard
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Can't blame Frank Lampard if he can't turn the situation of Chelsea's season (Image:
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When Frank Lampard lost his job at Everton, many predicted he might not get another Premier League role and would have to return to the Championship to take the job - but his credibility and reputation with As a Chelsea player shows he will get another chance. Chelsea may be 11th in the Premier League and their top four prospects are almost over, but they are still in the Champions League quarter-finals. If Lampard can do the unthinkable and lead the team to glory, he will certainly be rewarded with a longer-term contract. An unthinkable scenario when he left Everton at the beginning of the year.
He is the undeniable winner in this situation, even if Chelsea are knocked out of Europe and slide down the table, as most will point the finger at Todd Boehly and the hierarchy. Chelsea if things don't go their way, as they did when Graham Potter was sacked. Nobody expected Lampard's return, but here we are. builder
Mason Mount has played his best football under Frank Lampard (Image:
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Mason Mount has played his best football under Frank Lampard (Image:
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Mason Mount has a great relationship with Frank Lampard, whom he idolized growing up and is considered one of his favorite players. Mount played under Lampard at Derby County and Chelsea as a key player.
Mount scored his first Chelsea goal on Lampard's home debut as Blues manager and the duo's special relationship could be crucial in deciding Mount's future. , with the player leaving at the end of the season due to a contract dispute.
The 24-year-old England international is said to have played his best football under Lampard and despite his recent absence from injury and uncertain future, he is certain to return. back to the starting XI now when Lampard returns.
Thiago Silva
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Thiago Silva admits he moved to Chelsea because of Frank Lampard (Image:
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Thiago Silva is a big fan of Frank Lampard and previously admitted the Englishman was the main reason he decided to join the Blues in 2020. After Chelsea won the 2020-21 Champions League under Thomas Tuchel - months after Lampard's departure in January this season - Silva paid tribute to him.
Silva told FourFourTwo in 2021:
“From day one, he said, 'You don't have to worry about how old you are, that's not a problem for me. I have complete confidence in you, and I want to hear what you have to say' - I'm happy for that, knowing that everyone in the club, top to bottom, wants me here.'
In February, Thiago Silva's wife liked a tweet calling former boss Graham Potter a "dead" manager who "didn't know what he was doing". Looks like Potter can't handle the big characters in the team .
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