Lampard is in his first managerial job since retiring as a player in 2016 (Picture: Getty)
Frank Lampard has downplayed speculation linking him with potential replacing Maurizio Sarri as the manager of Chelsea.
The Blues suffered a humiliating 6-0 defeat to Manchester City on Sunday, with now questions being asked regarding Sarri’s management of the club.
The Italian boss has enjoyed some success this season, but frustration remains over some of his decisions which are only magnified further with these bad results.
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Lampard is now being touted as a potential replacement for the 60-year-old after an impressive start to life as the boss of Derby County in the Championship.
When asked if he was excited about being the bookmakers favourite to replace Sarri, Lampard responded: ‘Bookmakers are not always right for starters. I will never get excited about that.
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