In case you didn’t know…
Frank Lampard is regarded as one of the best midfielders to have played the game, and arguably Chelsea Football Club’s finest player. In a career that spanned for just over two decades, the 41-year-old donned the famous blue for 13 long years.
He is the club’s record goalscorer, despite having played most of his football in the middle of the park. All in all, Lampard netted 211 goals in 648 appearances for the Pensioners.
After having hung his boots a couple of years back, Lampard returned to the footballing scene as a manager. Largely successful in his first year in management, the Englishman took Derby County to the Championship play-offs final, where they eventually lost out to Aston Villa.
The heart of the matter
However, just after a season in charge at Pride Park, ‘Super Frankie’ joined his very own club following the departure of Maurizio Sarri. For someone who hails from a rich footballing heritage, it comes as no surprise that Lampard fell in love with the game at a very young age.
Speaking to the official club website, he nostalgically revealed:
He continued:
Lampard expounded on why having his predecessors as people who were connected to football helped him, adding:
He also shed light on the management side of it, concluding:
What’s next?
Frank Lampard would be hoping to bring in all the experience and acquired knowledge as he continues to prepare his Chelsea side for the forthcoming season. The Blues next take on Red Bull Salzburg on 31 July.
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