Frank Lampard sacked unceremoniously, ex-PSG boss Tuchel named as his Chelsea successor

Chelsea have sacked manr Frank Lampard following a dismal run of form in Premier League. Blues confirmed news of Lampard's sacking later on Monday through an official statement on ir social media as Chelsea players were informed t to report to ir Cobham training base until this afteron. Former Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) manr Thomas Tuchel is set to replace Chelsea icon at Stamford Bridge.

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Frank Lampard sacked; Blues axe club legend after poor run of results

After Matt Law of Independent reported Frank Lampard's sacking earlier, Chelsea confirmed news on Monday with an official statement on ir social media. west London giants are currently on a poor run of form in Premier League, losing five of ir last eight games, six points rift a top-four berth, in ninth. Chelsea did, however, man to get a win in what was Lampard's final game as Chelsea manr - a 3-1 triumph over Luton Town in FA Cup 4th Round this weekend. 

Lampard was appointed as Chelsea manr in summer of 2019 and was handed a three-year deal when club faced a transfer ban. He did man to get club Champions League qualification in his first season, as well as a place in finals of FA Cup. However, after spending over £200 million in summer, Lampard struggled to get best out of his new recruits.

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Chelsea are also in last 16 of Champions League and will face Atletico Mrid over two legs. However, Lampard's sacking by Roman Abramovich will le to split opinions from Chelsea faithful with  club's all-time top scorer still idolised by many. 

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Thomas Tuchel to Chelsea: Former PSG boss to be named as new Chelsea manr

Several reports have stated that former PSG boss Thomas Tuchel is in line to replace Lampard at Chelsea. German was sacked by Parisians earlier this season, despite guiding m to  UCL final in summer. Tuchel won two Ligue 1 titles with PSG. He was previously he coach at Borussia Dortmund.  A move to Chelsea would see Tuchel reunite with his old PSG captain Thiago Silva and ex-Borussia Dortmund star Christian Pulisic. 

Roman Abramovich on Lampard's sacking

In wake of entire Frank Lampard affair, owner of Chelsea Football Club, Roman Abramovich me his statements public. He said: “This was a very difficult decision for club, t least because I have an excellent personal relationship with Frank and I have utmost respect for him. He is a man of great integrity and has highest of work ethics. However, under current circumstances we believe it is best to change manrs.

“On behalf of everyone at club, board and personally, I would like to thank Frank for his work as he coach and wish him every success in future. He is an important icon of this great club and his status here remains undiminished. He will always be warmly welcomed back at Stamford Bridge.”

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