Frank Lampard makes official return to the Bridge

In a surprise move, Chelsea Football Club has announced that Frank Lampard has been appointed as the caretaker manager until the end of the current season, following the sacking of Graham Potter. The former Chelsea player, who had previously managed the club for 84 games, will replace Potter with immediate effect.

In a statement released on Thursday afternoon, Chelsea FC said, “The move marks a return to Stamford Bridge for Frank who enjoyed an illustrious playing career with the Blues, winning the Premier League on three occasions and the UEFA Champions League in Munich. He managed the club for 84 games, including guiding us to an FA Cup final.”

Co-controlling owners Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali also commented on the appointment, expressing their delight at welcoming Lampard back to Chelsea.

“Frank is a Premier League Hall of Famer and a legend at this club,” they said.

“As we continue our thorough and exhaustive process for a permanent head coach, we want to provide the club and our fans with a clear and stable plan for the remainder of the season. We want to give ourselves every chance of success and Frank has all of the characteristics and qualities we need to drive us to the finish line.”

Despite being sacked by Everton just a few months ago, Lampard’s return to Chelsea has been met with mixed reactions. Some fans are excited to see the club’s all-time top scorer back at the helm, while others have expressed concerns over his previous record at the club and his recent lack of success as a manager.

Nevertheless, Lampard has expressed his gratitude and excitement at the opportunity to lead Chelsea once again. “I am honoured to be back at this great club and can’t wait to get started,” he said. “We have some important games coming up and I am confident that with the support of our fans and players, we can achieve great things together.”