Speculation is mounting that Frank Lampard could be in line for a third spell as Chelsea head coach, with pundits backing him after he led Coventry City to the Championship title and Premier League promotion.
Current Blues boss Liam Rosenior is under severe pressure after five consecutive Premier League defeats without scoring a goal – a losing streak not seen at the club since 1912. With only two points more than bottom side Tottenham Hotspur in the last nine matches, uncertainty over his future continues to grow.
Chelsea previously turned to Lampard as caretaker manager in April 2023 after sacking Graham Potter, but he managed just one win in 11 games. However, his success at Coventry has revived his reputation, and former team-mates and pundits have championed his credentials for a permanent return.
Nicky Butt said on The Good, The Bad and The Football podcast: 'Do you think if Frank Lampard gets promotion with Coventry, they could go back in for Frank? It wouldn't be a stupid thing to go and get Frank Lampard back in charge of Chelsea for me. He's done a great job at Coventry. He's got a bit more experience now, and he's probably made a few mistakes. He would be a totally different manager now.'
Carlton Cole told talkSPORT: 'I like Lampard as a Chelsea manager. The reason why I'm saying that is because I know he knows the club inside out; he knows the culture. He didn't do too badly in his first outing. Imagine if he gets backed.'
Former Chelsea captain William Gallas also said in March: 'After what happened to Frank Lampard, we had to be patient. He is doing well right now with Coventry City; if he can give them the chance to get into the Premier League, that would be the best thing for him. But you never know, he could go back.' Coventry chairman Doug King added: 'Frank's put himself back in the arena and we've had a great ride.'
