Frank Lampard has hinted that he may be keeping an eye on social media, acknowledging the discussions surrounding his coaching career, particularly his second tenure at Chelsea.
Following Graham Potter’s dismissal, Lampard returned to Chelsea in April as the interim manager until the season’s end. Fans expressed concerns about his reappointment, and it turns out their reservations were justified.
Unfortunately, the team’s performance declined, resulting in a disappointing 12th place finish in the league. Additionally, they were knocked out of the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals by Real Madrid.
The season concluded with just one victory in 11 matches, which was a 3-1 win over Bournemouth.
Lampard explains second spell failure
Chelsea fans are some of the funniest in the world. Their initial thoughts about Lampard’s first spell made them put all blame on their legend, but if a team has remained the same under four managers, questions should be asked of the players.
“When I got there, I could just see the spirit and togetherness wasn’t there. It was nothing bad, it wasn’t bad to go through the week, but you have to train elite to be elite. You have to,” he said on Diary of a CEO Podcast.
”The biggest thing about it was the size of the squad. The motivation of players who you’re not going to not play… it’s like asking someone to do all the prep and then have someone else actually do the job.”
However, it is no longer Frank’s problem; it is Mauricio Pochettino‘s, and the Argentine already began downsizing the squad with a clear plan, as detailed by The Athletic.
Lampard’s message to Mount
Sports Brief reported that Lampard sent a message to Mason Mount after the midfielder left Chelsea and joined rivals Manchester United, a decision which still angers the fans.
The 44-year-old gave the academy star his debut and admits he would have loved to see him continue at Chelsea, but has no doubt he will add something to the Red Devils.