Why Chelsea will not sack Frank Lampard despite poor run

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Chelsea fall to an embarrassing 3 – 1 defeat to Manchester City at the start of the new year to remain in 8th position.

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The Blues have now gain only four points from a possible 18 points, mustering one win in six games despite a transfer overlay of over 200 million pounds.

Thiago Silva
Thiago Silva

Chelsea who were once in the title conversation are not even mentioned in the top four race, the blues are gradually slipping into mid table crisis.

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Normally, with such huge transfer spending in the summer, a Chelsea manager would have faced the sack, but here is Frank Lampard managing to stay in the dug out at the bridge.

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Chelsea v Manchester City
Chelsea v Manchester City

While many feel Chelsea’s appointment of Frank Lampard is sentimental just like Ole Gunnar Solksjaer, it may not be far from the truth.

If Frank Lampard is sacked at this point, which top coach is free to be hired. Thomas Tuchel who was just sacked would not be willing to take any top position.

Chelsea's Stamford Bridge
Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge

Pochettino who was touted to be the coach of any of the leading premier league clubs, with Manchester United and Chelsea swirling around, have now been appointed by Paris Saint German.

A change in the dug out would not put the Blues back in the title race, but might forestall further slipping.

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