da casino: Well, it looks as though Chelsea could be about to make what seems their almost annual managerial change at Stamford Bridge once again this summer with Maurizio Sarri failing to win over sections of the club’s faithful and – in his view – more importantly the hierarchy, with a certain Roman Abramovich not one scared to call the shots when things are not going his way.
da betano casino: With the Blues having managed to reach the Europa League, they will be expected to win the tournament and secure their place in the Champions League next season via that route following the dent they received to their chances of finishing inside the Premier League’s top four.
However, whenever a Chelsea manager has fallen way below the expectations that many have at Stamford Bridge, talk will always start about what that man’s future is and who could be a potential replacement for him should the club decide to act.
The Sun are running with a story that Frank Lampard is high on their list as a possible candidate, but bringing him back to the club where he became a star is a huge gamble that Abramovich should look to avoid taking at this moment in time.
Sure, the current Derby County boss will be a contender for the role in the future. There is no doubt that he will be if he continues to improve. However, he is still less than a year into a managerial position and has shown signs that pressure can be something that he is not yet used to.
The Rams took the risk to bring the legend to Pride Park and it appeared to pay dividends in the early stages of the campaign, however, things have fallen rather flat for them after Christmas and their promotion hopes appear to have taken a nose-dive in recent weeks.
Admittedly, he has had to deal with a number of injuries as well, but Lampard should look to continue to learn his trade at a Championship club like Derby before being headhunted by Chelsea.
Obviously, it is difficult to ignore what Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has managed to achieve at Manchester United, however, he had time to learn his craft at the likes of Cardiff City (where he failed spectacularly) and Molde before getting the job at Old Trafford on a temporary basis (should we not forget).
Only a few other men will know Chelsea as well as (or better) than Lampard, but bringing him to the club in the imminent future may only be suicidal for his managerial career and potentially his reputation at the Bridge.
Abramovich must avoid making that gamble at all costs for the time being and look elsewhere if he wants to get the club back into the habit of winning silverware and playing Champions League football.
Chelsea fans, do you think Abramovich should look elsewhere before giving Lampard the opportunity to manage the club? Or do you think Lampard should get the chance in the summer? Join in with the discussion below by sharing your thoughts with us.