![]() ![]() Lampard watched from the stands on Tuesday evening as a Blues side managed by caretaker boss Bruno Saltor started the post-Potter era with a goalless draw against Liverpool. "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."įormer Chelsea and England midfielder Lampard had been out of a job since January when he left relegation-threatened Everton after less than a year in charge.Ĭhelsea have nine Premier League games remaining this term, starting with Saturday's trip to Wolves, which is followed by the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie with European champions Real Madrid. "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. "Frank is a Premier League Hall of Famer and a legend at this club. I'm ready to put my work into this challenge and take it day by day."Ĭhelsea co-controlling owners Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali said in a statement: ""We are delighted to welcome Frank back to Stamford Bridge. "It's a big challenge, but aren't they all? I have complete sympathy for all managers that lose jobs. There's been a lot of change in the Premier League this season. "It was a surprise in terms of you never know what decision the club will make. It was an amazing buzz to be back at Stamford Bridge. I was there on Tuesday (for Chelsea's draw against Liverpool), it was the first time I'd been back since I left. I'm excited to work with that talent and to help them. "I'll give my utmost to give the fans what they want until the end of the season. "I've come with a belief I can come and help the cause until the end of the season. ![]() I have a lot of emotions and feelings," Lampard said at a hastily arranged press conference. ![]()
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