Pep Guardiola: Manchester City Boss Welcomes Lampard Back to Chelsea

• Frank Lampard made a shock return to Chelsea as caretaker manager until the end of the season
• He will face his first game against Wolverhampton Wanderers later today at the Molineux
• Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola sent a welcome message and wished him well

It came as a shock for many that Frank Lampard is back in the dugout at Chelsea, even if it is as a caretaker boss until the end of the season.

For those in the know, it is not a shock. His presence in the director's box at Stamford Bridge for the Liverpool game gave a hint. A club legend, a former manager out of a job, suddenly shows up at the stadium when the club needs a manager.

He is back, maybe not for long, maybe not. He would pick up where he left off in his first spell. Chelsea were due to face Wolves on Tuesday, January 26, 2021, and Frank was sacked a day before.

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The club's all-time top scorer has been receiving messages welcoming him back to management, but he received a special one from Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola, as reported by Metro UK.

Guardiola sends message to Lampard

Pep is an admirer of the Chelsea legend, probably from his playing days, and he does not hide it. He revealed he has been in touch with the 44-year-old even during his time at Everton.

‘‘We were in touch when he was at Everton. It is good to see him back. It’s a new opportunity at the club he loves and a new challenge for him,’’ Guardiola told a press conference.

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Pep's recent comments were not the first time he had shown admiration for the Chelsea legend. When Lampard was first sacked under Roman Abramovich, Guardiola offered to meet him, as reported by Mirror UK.

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‘‘People talk about projects and ideas, but they don't exist - you have to win or you'll be sacked. I respect the decision by Chelsea, but hopefully, I can see Frank soon, take him to a restaurant to see him again when lockdown is over,’’ he said.

Terry sends message to Lampard

Sports Brief reported by former captain John Terry sent a message to Lampard wishing his former mate good luck on his second managerial return to the club.

In a different tweet, Terry uploaded a picture of Lampard with the 2012 UEFA Champions League they won together, wishing him luck against Real Madrid in the quarter-final, sounding out the thoughts of the fans who want a third trophy.