Frank Lampard can be a successful manager of Chelsea due to his work ethic and ability to thrive under pressure, says close friend and fellow club legend, John Terry.
Lampard — who along with Terry won a treasure trove of trophies including three Premier League titles and the 2012 Champions League — is expected to leave second-tier Derby after just one season in management and become Chelsea’s new manager.
Maurizio Sarri’s departure for Juventus after one season — in which they won the Europa League and qualified for the Champions League — opened the way for Lampard’s return.
Terry told the Daily Mail it is not because of their close friendship he believes Lampard — who will become the 14th manager since Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich bought the club in 2003 — will succeed in difficult circumstances. Read more
