Chelsea Fans Want Lampard Out After First Game As Caretaker Manager Ends in Defeat to Wolves

Chelsea Fans Want Lampard Out After First Game As Caretaker Manager Ends in Defeat to Wolves

Elijah Odetokun
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:30 PM
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  • Frank Lampard's return to Chelsea as caretaker manager ends in defeat against Wolverhampton Wanderers
  • Matheus Nunes spectacular first-half volley proved the difference at the Molineux Stadium
  • Fans are not pleased with what they saw and want the manager out after just 90 mins

Chelsea fans were up in arms against Frank Lampard in the interim boss’ first game as Blues manager 27 months since he was sacked.

It was the same story for Lampard and Chelsea, who succumbed to an 11th defeat of the campaign.

After finally put Graham Potter out of his misery last week Sunday, Chelsea brought back their club legend to attempt to steady the ship.

Frank Lampard, Chelsea, Wolves, Molineux Stadium, Premier League.
Frank Lampard reacts during Chelsea's 1-0 loss to Wolves. Photos by Eddie Keogh/James Gill.
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The former Brighton manager left Chelsea in 11th place, far from fourth place and four points from the second place he met when he took over.

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Julian Nagelsmann and Luis Enrique were instant favourites to take over the vacant managerial position, but the club hierarchy decided to install club legend and former manager Frank Lampard as caretaker until the end of the season.

He had two training sessions before taking charge of his first game against Wolverhampton Wanderers, which he lost thanks to a Matheus Nunes spectacular first-half strike, as reported by Guardian.

Fans react to Lampard's first game

Chelsea fans were hostile to the idea of Frank Lampard as interim manager and made their voices heard on social media due to their experience with their legend in charge.

The loss in his first game back and how the team was set up and played for 90 mins was enough for fans to want their former player out and replaced immediately.

@CfcSheikh wrote:

''Luis Enrique was ready to join Chelsea straight away. He flew to London and showed our owners a detailed plan and vision for this club and the players. Yet the 2 clowns Todd Boehly and Eghbali decided to give Frank Lampard the job. Its a disgrace. Sack Frank and being Enrique NOW''

@ManLikeIcey wrote:

''Lampard failed at Chelsea under Roman. He failed at Everton. But Boehly thinks it’s a wise decision to make him our interim coach?? The gross incompetence is loud.''

@sethaadusei tweeted:

''Hopefully, this will quicken the process to make an appointment. @todd_boehly Lampard has been here and we know what he can do and can't do. He can play football but can't coach''

@ColesLeight wrote:

''Lampard back to sounding like a stuttering mess in post match interviews but 24 hours ago I heard certain ex players now pundits claiming Lampard has a chance to win the CL. I hope they give Lampard a 6 year contract, he’s a quality coach.''

Football London reports that the Wolves fans chanted sacked in the morning in the direction of the Chelsea boss.

Guardiola welcomes Lampard's return

Sports Brief reported that Pep Guardiola sent a message to Lampard welcoming him back to Premier League managerial duties.

The Manchester City manager wished him luck and told him it is an opportunity to build his career again after disappointments at Everton and Chelsea.

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