Chelsea-linked Frank Lampard responds when asked if he sees a future at Coventry City

His second spell, a grim interim rescue mission in 2023, became statistically the worst in the club’s history, managing an embarrassing eight defeats in eleven games.

While his recent success at Coventry City has rehabilitated his reputation, his unproven nature in the Premier League remains a significant hurdle; his top-flight points-per-game average of 1.30 pales in comparison to his Championship dominance.

For a club legend whose managerial peaks have occurred away from the top-flight pressure cooker, returning to Chelsea’s current volatility feels like a risk neither party can afford.

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Frank Lampard addresses his long-term future

Despite the unlikelihood, there have been links between Frank Lampard and the vacant managerial role at Chelsea.

However, when speaking to The Athletic, it is clear that Lampard’s current focus is on navigating the summer transfer window with Coventry City.

Does he see himself at Coventry for the long term?

“I love working here, it’s been an amazing 18 months,” Lampard replies. “We’ve got a lot of work this summer because I’m also ambitious and want to do well. The level’s going up, and I understand that.

“We will start talking as a club about what (the challenge of the Premier League) looks like, because there are also things we can improve to help support the players.

“It’s hard to say how long you’re going to be a manager. I remember distinctly at Chelsea being top of the league in December and at home and out of the job at the end of January, that’s football, that’s a manager’s life, so I always try and focus on the short term.”