Frank Lampard could manage Chelsea for a third time, according to former Blues team-mate William Gallas. The Coventry City boss has rejuvenated his career in the Championship, leading the Sky Blues to the top of the table with an eight-point lead.
Lampard previously managed Chelsea on two occasions, first securing Champions League football before being replaced by Thomas Tuchel, and later a brief caretaker stint in 2023 with just one win in 11 games. He has since rebuilt his reputation at Coventry, who are now 10 points clear of third-placed Ipswich Town.
Gallas, speaking last March, said: '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.'
The Frenchman added that a return to Stamford Bridge is not out of the question: 'You never know, he could go back. That’s why it’s good for him to improve and do something really good with another Premier League team in the future.'
Chelsea are currently searching for a new manager after parting ways with Enzo Maresca on New Year's Day. Liam Rosenior, Oliver Glasner and Andoni Iraola are among the favourites, with Lampard considered an outsider in the betting.
