Frank Lampard abruptly praised Chelsea as ‘a club that has always been a great support to me as a player and as a manager’ in his last interview before being sacked less than 24 hours later
Frank Lampard praised Chelsea for ‘showing great support for him’ in his last interview as the club’s manager, just 24 hours before he was sacked.
Lampard was dumped by the London club after winning an FA Cup at Luton Town after a difficult run of form in the Premier League. Former Paris Saint-Germain and Borussia Dortmund coach Thomas Tuchel is set to take over.
Nonetheless, the former Chelsea player praised the club for their support and credibility in it, in what happened as his last interview as a manager at Stamford Bridge.
Frank Lampard praised Chelsea for ‘showing great support for him’ in his last interview
Lampard was dumped by the London club after their FA Cup victory over Luton Town
Former Paris Saint-Germain and Borussia Dortmund coach Thomas Tuchel is set to take over
Speaking after the victory, he said: ‘I knew about the flag a week or two ago and it was directly from the people who put it together that there is obviously a huge support for this football club. And I was very grateful.
‘I don’t know if the word is emotional but people who know how I feel about this club will understand that it’s a two – way thing since I first came here almost 20 years ago. back. ‘
Lampard, his only managerial experience before joining Chelsea alongside Championship side Derby, took over at Stamford Bridge in 2019 and did impressive work under a transfer ban in his first season.
Chelsea are currently ninth in the Premier League, five points from the top four
However, the pressure on the midfielder rose after he brought in plenty of big money signers such as Timo Werner and Kai Havertz, who have not been successful since they came.
Chelsea are currently ninth in the Premier League, five points from the top four and with just one win in their last five games.
Lampard went on to explain that despite all the talk about his future at the club, he felt the love of the fanbase and wanted it to be remembered as a success.
‘I’m very grateful for that support and it’s good to see it at the Bridge,’ continued Lampard.
Lampard said he felt the love from the fanbase and wanted it to be remembered as a success.
‘I feel strongly and I know that today’s world has moved on, social media and eyes are coming from all over the world.
‘One thing I do know is that, when I am at the Bridge, I am at a club that I love and that has shown great support for me as a player and now as a manager.
‘So I really appreciate it. I just want to pay that back by being successful at the club. ‘