Frank Lampard’s return to Chelsea’s coaching staff, even if just as caretaker manager through the remainder of the season, surprised many.
It is hardly shocking to those in the know.
He provided a clue by watching the Liverpool game from the director’s box at Stamford Bridge.
When the team needs a manager, a club legend and former manager who is currently unemployed appears out of nowhere at the stadium.
He is back, maybe not for long, maybe not. He would pick up where he left off in his first spell.
Chelsea were due to face Wolves on Tuesday, January 26, 2021, and Frank was sacked a day before.
The club’s all-time top scorer has been receiving messages welcoming him back to management, but he received a special one from Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola, as reported by Metro UK.
Guardiola sends message to Lampard
Pep is an admirer of the Chelsea legend, probably from his playing days, and he does not hide it.
He revealed he has been in touch with the 44-year-old even during his time at Everton. ‘‘We were in touch when he was at Everton.
It is good to see him back. It’s a new opportunity at the club he loves and a new challenge for him,’’ Guardiola told a press conference.
Guardiola wants a date with Lampard
Pep’s recent comments were not the first time he had shown admiration for the Chelsea legend.
When Lampard was first sacked under Roman Abramovich, Guardiola offered to meet him, as reported by Mirror UK.