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Jul232019 by JBNo Comments

Frank Lampard provides N’Golo Kante injury update

Premier League

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard says N'Golo Kante's recovery from injury is progressing well and hopes the defensive midfielder will be back with the team soon. The France international left the club's tour of Japan to undergo rehabilitation on an issue stemming from the knee injury he suffered before the end of last campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Kante missed multiple games for club and country throughout May and June – though he started the Europa League final against Arsenal – and missed the Blues' 2-1 friendly victory over Barcelona on Tuesday. Chelsea open their Premier League season against Manchester United on August 11 and Lampard is hopeful the Frenchman will be available for the game. "He is okay," Lampard told a media conference. ...

Jul72019 by JBNo Comments

Lampard: Hudson-Odoi central to Chelsea future

Premier League

Frank Lampard says Callum Hudson-Odoi is central to Chelsea's future and that he wants to work with the England international to develop his talent. Lampard, who was officially unveiled as Chelsea's new manager on Thursday, will have a focus on developing young players in the team due in part to the club's transfer ban. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); This week, Ruben Loftus-Cheek signed a new five-year contract, and Lampard is hoping that Hudson-Odoi - who is the subject of interest from German giants Bayern Munich - will follow suit. "I have seen Callum come through and he is a fantastic talent," Lampard said. "We all know that and I will speak to him and I want him to stay. "I know the club want him to stay and for me, he is going to be central fo...

Jul42019 by JBNo Comments

Lampard explains the decision to bring Drogba & Makelele back to Chelsea

Premier League

Frank Lampard is not the only Chelsea legend returning to Stamford Bridge this pre-season, with Didier Drogba and Claude Makelele the latest confirmed appointments in the reshuffle at the club. Lampard was appointed as the new Chelsea manager on Thursday after previous boss Maurizio Sarri left to join Juventus earlier this summer window. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Not only has there been a change in management but also a massive alteration of the backroom staff, with Lampard bringing a couple of former Blues back with him to the club. Jody Morris and Chris Jones were expected to join Lampard from Derby, while Petr Cech had already been confirmed as technical and performance adviser, but now Drogba and Makelele are back as well. ‘Didier, Petr and...

Jul12019 by JBNo Comments

Derby County reveal reason Chelsea have not yet appointed Frank Lampard

Premier League, Transfer Info

Derby County owner Mel Morris believes it is a matter of time until Frank Lampard is announced officially as the new Chelsea manager. The legendary former midfielder who impressively led Derby to the Championship play-off final in his first campaign as manager has already been granted permission to speak to Chelsea about the vacant position. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); And although the Derby lost to Aston Villa at Wembley, Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich was convinced he is the man to replace Maurizio Sarri. Asked if Lampard’s move to Stamford Bridge is only a matter of time, Morris told talkSPORT: “I’m assuming so. “Obviously it’s a matter between Chelsea and Frank at this stage, but they’ve now got the opportunity to finalise matters. “As we’...

Jun152019 by JB1 Comment

Lampard tells Didier Drogba to join him at Chelsea

Premier League

Frank Lampard has asked former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba to join him at Stamford Bridge as he prepares to take over from Maurizio Sarri as manager. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Derby County manager – who won the Premier League, Champions League, Europa League, FA Cup and League Cup with the Blues during a legendary stint as a player – is set to return to Chelsea just a year after making his debut as a manager. His Derby side were beaten by Aston Villa in the Championship play-off finals but he has done enough to convince Chelsea he is ready to step up to the big time. Sarri is leaving the club in order to link up with Italian giants Juventus, despite helping Chelsea back into the Champions League courtesy of a third-placed finish in the Prem...

Jun122019 by JB2 Comments

Lampard reunites with Didier Drogba in London ahead of Chelsea move

Premier League

Derby boss Frank Lampard has reportedly held talks with Chelsea over replacing Maurizio Sarri at Stamford Bridge. The Chelsea legend is the frontrunner to replace Sarri after just one campaign in management in Championship. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Lampard guided Derby to the Championship play-offs last season but the Mail reports he has already opened talks with his former team. Sarri's departure is likely to be confirmed this week with the Italian returning to Serie A to join Juventus . Chelsea will then speed up the search for his replacement with Lampard the favourite, although Ajax manager Erik ten Hag, Max Allegri, Wolves head coach Nuno Espirito Santo and Javi Gracia are all contenders. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || [])....

Jun112019 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea hold talks with Derby manager Lampard over sensational return to Stamford Bridge

Premier League, Transfer Info

Chelsea have reportedly opened talks with club legend Frank Lampard about a sensational return to Stamford Bridge as head coach. Blues officials have met with the Derby manager to discuss the possibility of him replacing Maurizio Sarri, who is on the verge of leaving the club. The Italian coach is set to complete his move to Juventus this week, bringing an end to his time in the Premier League after just a campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chelsea are understood to have doubts about Lampard's experience as a manager - he has just one year under his belt at Pride Park - but he is held in high regard by club owner Roman Abramovich after a remarkable playing career at Stamford Bridge. The former England midfielder is odds on with the bookma...

Jun52019 by JBNo Comments

Derby choose Lampard replacement ahead of Maurizio Sarri’s exit

Premier League, Transfer Info

Former Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard is set to take over from Maurizio Sarri at Stamford Bridge once the Italian completes his move to Juventus in the coming weeks. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Lampard has just finished his first campaign in management, with Derby County falling in their quest for promotion to the Premier League with a 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa at Wembley in the play-off final. But despite failing to secure promotion for the club, Lampard has received plenty of plaudits throughout the season for his brand of attacking football. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); More importantly, however, Lampard is still extremely a popular figure with fans at Stamford Bridge as the 40-year-old is believed to be the first...

May272019 by JBNo Comments

Lampard responds to Chelsea speculation after play-off final loss

Premier League

Frank Lampard has responded to speculation he could be set to return to Chelsea as head coach after his Derby County team lost the Championship play-off final. Derby, who finished sixth this campaign, were beaten 2-1 by Aston Villa at Wembley on Monday, with the Rams now set for another year in the second division of English football. Recent reports claim Chelsea have identified club legend Lampard as their first-choice target to take over from Maurizio Sarri, who has endured a mixed first campaign at Stamford Bridge. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Asked about the links after Derby’s heartbreaking loss to Villa, Lampard said: ‘I’m not interested in the speculation. ‘It’s not more likely that I will leave [after Derby lost the play-off final]. I’ll sit down with ...

May202019 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea board decide to replace Sarri with Lampard as they prepare to sack the Italian

Transfer Info, Premier League

Chelsea are preparing to sack Maurizio Sarri regardless of whether he wins the Europa League or not and reportedly want to bring in Frank Lampard as the Italian's replacement. The manager has struggled to win over supporters despite a solid first campaign in charge at Stamford Bridge, getting to the final of two Cups and finishing third on the table in the Premier League. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Nevertheless, Sky Sport Italia report that Chelsea are looking to change their head coach after the Europa League final with Arsenal and want Frank Lampard to usher in a new era. The former Chelsea midfielder is currently looking for a way past Aston Villa in Derby County’s promotion play-off decider at Wembley next week, having enjoyed an excellent first campaign ...