Lampard told to "get out quickly" by ex-Chelsea star as dismal spell continues

27 April 2023 , 12:15

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Frank Leboeuf is worried about Chelsea's form under Frank Lampard (Image: ESPN FC)

Frank Lampard has been urged to resign as Chelsea's caretaker manager after a dismal start to his second spell in charge.

Lampard was re-appointed by the Blues earlier this month on a short-term deal until the end of the season. He was brought in to replace the sacked Graham Potter and tasked with winning the Champions League ahead of a quarter-final against Real Madrid.

Chelsea were dumped out of that competition, with Lampard owning a record of five defeats in five games after Wednesday night's 2-0 defeat to Brentford at Stamford Bridge. Former Blues defender Frank Leboeuf has told Lampard to consider his position.

"We've said it all you know," Leboeuf told ESPN. "There is nothing I can say. Maybe to Frank Lampard - get out! Get out quickly.

"There is nothing you can do. They need a win. One win. Three points to make sure they are not going to be relegated. Again we're talking about Chelsea. That's appalling. But in fact when you watch all of the games they just deserve to be there."

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Leboeuf is concerned Chelsea might not win another game if Lampard stays in charge. He added: "It's going to be a horrible end to the season. Frank Lampard - get out because you are not going to stay. You might not win a game until the end of the season."

Things are going from bad to worse for Frank Lampard (Dave Shopland/REX/Shutterstock)

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Chelsea managed just four shots on target during Wednesday's game, with an own goal from Cesar Azpilicueta and Bryan Mbeumo's strike doing the business for Brentford. Lampard has now lost to Wolves, Brighton, Brentford and Real Madrid twice.

Wednesday's result leaves Chelsea 11th in the table, six points behind Fulham in 10th and only 10 points above the relegation zone. Right now, finishing 11th would be viewed as a success for Chelsea, who are starting to look anxiously over their shoulder.

Crystal Palace in 12th and Wolves in 13th are just two points behind the Blues. There's every chance Lampard's side could be usurped by the teams below them, although it's unlikely they will suffer relegation thanks to that 10-point buffer.

To be even considering Chelsea for relegation is staggering considering they have spent nearly £600million on players since last summer, making them the biggest spenders in Europe. Unsurprisingly, Chelsea were booed off at full-time on Wednesday.

Lampard told reporters: "I've no problem with that, completely understand it. I know these fans very well and they stick by their team. They feel down because they are used to success and they want that success all the time as we all do.

"I absolutely understand it, we as players and staff have to take it on the chin because they want results. I can say to the fans now that the players are showing application. Brentford had one shot on target and scored two goals, that kind of says it all."

Tom Blow