Frank Lampard: Chelsea Fans Convinced Caretaker Boss Could Win Them Champions League

• Frank Lampard was named Chelsea's caretaker boss on Thursday following the departure of Graham Potter
• Lampard will be hoping to turn around the Blues' fortunes, with the club currently sitting 11th on the standings
• The west Londoners are also challenging for the Champions League and are set to face Real Madrid in the quarterfinals

A section of Chelsea fans is convinced Frank Lampard could win them the Champions League this season following his return to the club.

Lampard was appointed Chelsea's caretaker boss on Thursday, April 6, replacing Graham Potter, who was recently shown the door.

The Englishman's return came barely two years after he was sacked by the west London club, with Thomas Tuchel initially succeeding him.

As quoted by Chelsea's official website, Lampard expressed his delight upon reuniting with the Blues, with the legendary midfielder disclosing he did not think twice when Chelsea came calling.

The 3 former Chelsea coaches joining Frank Lampard at Stamford Bridge

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"It was an easy decision for me because this is my club," Lampard declared.

Chelsea fans react to Lampard's return

According to Sportbible, a number of Chelsea fans were quick to take to social media to react to the news of Lampard's return, with some claiming the club had made a logical appointment.

Others went on to suggest that Lampard could actually steer the club to Champions League glory.

One reckoned:

"Frank Lampard back at ChelseaChampions League is in our sights."

A second tweeted:

"Imagine Lampard wins the Champions League with Chelsea."

Another admitted:

"If Frank Lampard wins Chelsea the Champions League I swear that’ll be an unrivalled life moment. The mere thought alone is flabbergasting!"

A fourth declared:

Frank Lampard: Why former Chelsea captain and manager deserves a second chance at Stamford Bridge

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"We are winning the 22/23 UEFA Champions League. Confirmed. Source? Frank Lampard mate."

Another posted:

"Only upside I can see is that it would be truly poetic if Lampard can with the Champions League as player and manager for Chelsea, dreaming is free."

Lampard joins an exclusive list

Sports Brief reported that Lampard joined an exclusive list of managers to have managed the club more than once with his re-appointment as the caretaker.

Jose Mourinho was the first to manage the club twice. He laid the foundation for success under Roman Abramovich during his first spell between 2004-2007 and returned between 2013-2015.

Famous interim Guus Hiddink managed twice and won the FA Cup in his first spell, while Roberto Di Matteo technically managed twice, winning the UEFA Champions League as interim.