{"id":754,"date":"2026-04-25T14:48:29","date_gmt":"2026-04-25T14:48:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=754"},"modified":"2026-04-25T14:48:29","modified_gmt":"2026-04-25T14:48:29","slug":"frank-lampard-speaks-on-rumours-linking-him-to-the-chelsea-job","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=754","title":{"rendered":"Frank Lampard speaks on rumours linking him to the Chelsea job"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p>Frank Lampard seemingly refused to rule out a return to Chelsea when asked about the vacant head coach position.<\/p>\n<p><strong>DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL CHELSEA NEWS APP FOR ALL THE LATEST UPDATES \u2013 STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON<span> <\/span>THE APP STORE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Blues sacked Liam Rosenior on Wednesday less than four months into a six and a half year deal, with Calum McFarlane placed in interim charge for the remainder of the season.<\/p>\n<p>Rosenior became the second head coach to leave Chelsea this season, after Enzo Maresca walked out in January.<\/p>\n<h2>Frank Lampard speaks on Chelsea job<\/h2>\n<p>Chelsea are once again looking for another head coach, and it\u2019s been reported there are seven or eight names under consideration.<\/p>\n<p>Andoni Iraola is believed to be the early front-runner, whilst Chelsea are said to have admiration for Cesc Fabregas.<\/p>\n<p>Lampard, who\u2019s had to previous spells in charge of the club, as well as being a legend as a player is a name mentioned by fans.<\/p>\n<p>The 47-year-old has guided Coventry back to the Premier League after winning the Championship this season, and he was asked about the vacant Chelsea job.<\/p>\n<p><span>\u201cI\u2019d like to think Coventry fans would just be enjoying where we are, the world of management, lots are out of control, you just control your work,\u201d he said as quoted on X.com.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u201cAt the minute I think we should just enjoy where we are, we\u2019ve had an amazing season and I am really proud and pleased to be part of it, I enjoy what I\u2019m doing here, I can\u2019t control who worries or not.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u201cChelsea is a big part of my life and at the moment that\u2019s their business and my business is here.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>If you enjoy Chelsea News coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a<span> <\/span>preferred source on Google<span> <\/span>to make us a favourite and see more of our<span> <\/span><\/em>content.<\/p>\n<h2>In other news\u2026<\/h2>\n<p>Chelsea are reportedly one four genuine suitors for Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers, along with Arsenal, Manchester United and PSG.<\/p>\n<section class=\"more-stories 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