' Lampard in talks with Chelsea '
Sat Jun 22, 2019 7:55 pm
Frank Lampard in talks with Chelsea, says Didier Drogba
Sky Sports News 22 June 2019
Didier Drogba has appeared to confirm Frank Lampard is "in talks" with Chelsea to become their new manager in an Instagram live video.
Derby insist there has been no approach for their boss Lampard, but Chelsea are expected to come in for their club-record scorer after Maurizio Sarri's move to Juventus was finalised last week.
Former Blues striker Drogba, who was pictured with Lampard in London earlier this month, has claimed - in a live video shared to his 7.7m followers - that negotiations are, in fact, underway.
Asked who will be the best Chelsea manager, he said: "The one who is in talks now to get the job - Frank Lampard."
When pressed on the timing of Lampard's announcement, he added: "Relax! Relax!"
Former Derby captain and club ambassador, Michael Johnson, has asked Chelsea to be respectful in their pursuit of Lampard.
Dennis Wise says it could be too soon for Frank Lampard to return to Chelsea
He said: "There has been no direct contact made by Chelsea, but you can't get away from the noises and it's probably going to be more 'when' than 'if'.
"From our side, from Derby's side, we want that little bit of respect from Chelsea's regard.
"If you're going to make the approach, just make the approach; be open and transparent about it."
'No one can replace special Hazard' - Drogba
Lampard, should he be named Chelsea boss, will have to fill the void of the departing Eden Hazard, who completed his £130m move to Real Madrid earlier this month.
Drogba believes the Blues will have a hard time coping after the Belgium international's exit.
Sky Sports News 22 June 2019
Didier Drogba has appeared to confirm Frank Lampard is "in talks" with Chelsea to become their new manager in an Instagram live video.
Derby insist there has been no approach for their boss Lampard, but Chelsea are expected to come in for their club-record scorer after Maurizio Sarri's move to Juventus was finalised last week.
Former Blues striker Drogba, who was pictured with Lampard in London earlier this month, has claimed - in a live video shared to his 7.7m followers - that negotiations are, in fact, underway.
Asked who will be the best Chelsea manager, he said: "The one who is in talks now to get the job - Frank Lampard."
When pressed on the timing of Lampard's announcement, he added: "Relax! Relax!"
Former Derby captain and club ambassador, Michael Johnson, has asked Chelsea to be respectful in their pursuit of Lampard.
Dennis Wise says it could be too soon for Frank Lampard to return to Chelsea
He said: "There has been no direct contact made by Chelsea, but you can't get away from the noises and it's probably going to be more 'when' than 'if'.
"From our side, from Derby's side, we want that little bit of respect from Chelsea's regard.
"If you're going to make the approach, just make the approach; be open and transparent about it."
'No one can replace special Hazard' - Drogba
Lampard, should he be named Chelsea boss, will have to fill the void of the departing Eden Hazard, who completed his £130m move to Real Madrid earlier this month.
Drogba believes the Blues will have a hard time coping after the Belgium international's exit.
Re: ' Lampard in talks with Chelsea '
Sun Jun 23, 2019 8:05 pm
There going to miss Hazard . As for Lampard this is a job he would want would have the backing of the fans .
Re: ' Lampard in talks with Chelsea '
Sun Jun 23, 2019 10:58 pm
TopCat CCFC wrote:There going to miss Hazard . As for Lampard this is a job he would want would have the backing of the fans .
Not for long.
He hasn't got anything like enough experience for a job like that - another Ole.
Not a bad thing for us though because he was getting something together at Derby. They'll be less of a threat with another manager ,especially if as I suspect ,it's Roy Keane