Chelsea sack Frank Lampard as Blues legend fails to meet club’s expectations
Chelsea have sacked Frank Lampard – with owner Roman Abramovich describing the decision to part company with the Stamford Bridge legend as “a very difficult decision”.
The Blues issued a statement this morning confirming the former England international’s exit.
“We are grateful to Frank for what he has achieved in his time as head coach of the Club,” it said. “However, recent results and performances have not met the club’s expectations, leaving the club mid-table without any clear path to sustained improvement.
“There can never be a good time to part ways with a club legend such as Frank, but after lengthy deliberation and consideration it was decided a change is needed now to give the club time to improve performances and results this season.”
Abramovich added: “This was a very difficult decision for the club, not least because I have an excellent personal relationship with Frank and I have the utmost respect for him’.
“He is a man of great integrity and has the highest of work ethics. However, under current circumstances we believe it is best to change managers.
“On behalf of everyone at the club, the board and personally, I would like to thank Frank for his work as head coach and wish him every success in the future. He is an important icon of this great club and his status here remains undiminished. He will always be warmly welcomed back at Stamford Bridge.”
Chelsea added they will be making no further comment until such time as a new head coach is appointed.
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