Frank Lampard Reflects on Chelsea Turmoil and Coventry Success

Frank Lampard, Chelsea all-time top scorer, managed the club briefly in 2023, winning just one of 11 games. He revealed struggles behind the scenes, citing poor motivation and a lack of direction. Now at Coventry, Lampard has transformed the team, lifting them from 17th to 5th with 13 wins in 25 games, earning praise and even England job speculation.

As the interim manager of Chelsea in 2023, Frank Lampard faced significant challenges, winning just one of 11 matches after being called back by co-owners Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali following Graham Potter’s dismissal. Lampard, Chelsea’s all-time top scorer with 211 goals in 648 games, admitted to Sky Sports that he saw issues within the club that "cannot be right at elite football." He expressed frustration over the lack of motivation among players, many of whom were in transition.

Since Lampard’s departure, Chelsea has continued to struggle, even selling their women’s team to themselves to avoid a PSR penalty. Meanwhile, Lampard has found success with Coventry City, leading them from 17th place to playoff contention with 13 wins in 25 matches.

Coventry owner Doug King praised Lampard’s impact, highlighting his leadership and tactical acumen. Championship manager Chris Wilder even suggested Lampard as a potential future England manager, emphasizing his resilience and passion for football. Despite past setbacks, Lampard’s managerial career appears to be on an upward trajectory, proving his ability to turn around struggling teams.