Frank Lampard stresses he should be judged as a manager, not for the accolades he's received as a Chelsea player. The FC guys debate whether or not N'Golo Kante and Jorginho will be able to fit into Frank Lampard's system this season at Chelsea. Julien Laurens thinks Frank Lampard's Chelsea return with a pending transfer ban will be "a hell of a task ahead." ESPN FC's Shaka Hislop explains who he feels will be Frank Lampard's most important players at Chelsea this season. Derby County have appointed Phillip Cocu as Frank Lampard's replacement as manager on a four-year contract.The Championship playoff finalists were looking for a new manager after Lampard was named Chelsea's new boss and opted for the former PSV Eindhoven man.- Premier League fixtures 2019-20 in full- Who has qualified for Europe from the Premier League?- When does the transfer window close?"I am pleased and honoured to confirm that Derby County will be my new club and can't wait to meet with...

ESPN FC's Shaka Hislop explains who he feels will be Frank Lampard's most important players at Chelsea this season. Gab Marcotti says similarities between Frank Lampard and Maurizio Sarri's styles of play would make the Derby County manager a low-risk signing for the Blues. ESPN FC's Shaka Hislop sees Derby County boss Frank Lampard taking the helm at his former club Chelsea as only a short-term fix for the London club. The ESPN FC crew debate Chelsea's decision to pay over £40 million to buy Mateo Kovacic from Real Madrid after having him on loan last season. Chelsea have appointed club legend and all-time top scorer Frank Lampard as their new head coach.Lampard was identified as the preferred choice to succeed Maurizio Sarri at Stamford Bridge despite having only one year of managerial experience at Derby, whom he led to the Championship playoff final but lost to Aston Villa.- Premier League fixtures 2019-20 in full- Who has qualified for Europe from the Premier League?- When does the transfer window close?"I am immensely proud to be returning...

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ESPN FC's Shaka Hislop sees Derby County boss Frank Lampard taking the helm at his former club Chelsea as only a short-term fix for the London club. Frank Lampard has moved a step closer to landing the Chelsea job after Derby granted them permission to hold talks over the vacant position following Maurizio Sarri's exit.Sources told ESPN FC on Friday that Chelsea is expected to finalise Lampard's appointment on a three-year deal this week, having signalled that they were prepared to meet Derby's demand for £4 million in compensation.Derby had offered Lampard a new contract in an attempt to get him to stay, but are now resigned...

ESPN FC's Shaka Hislop sees Derby County boss Frank Lampard taking the helm at his former club Chelsea as only a short-term fix for the London club. Gab Marcotti feels Chelsea have a big mountain to climb next season, but isn't panicking just yet due to promising younger talent. Chelsea expect to finalise the appointment of Frank Lampard as their new manager next week, sources have told ESPN FC.Lampard has been identified by club owner Roman Abramovich as the preferred choice to take over from Maurizio Sarri, unveiled as the new Juventus coach on Thursday.- When does the transfer window close?- Check out all the completed transfersChelsea are prepared to pay the £4 million needed to release Lampard from his contract with Derby, but the Championship club's desire...

ESPN FC's Gab Marcotti questions whether Maurizio Sarri will be able to implement "Sarri-ball" at Juventus, after leaving Chelsea for the Italian club. Gab Marcotti feels Chelsea have a big mountain to climb next season, but isn't panicking just yet due to promising younger talent. LONDON -- Chelsea will make a formal approach to Derby County for manager Frank Lampard this week and want to offer their former midfielder a three-year contract to succeed Maurizio Sarri, sources have told ESPN FC.Sarri's departure to take over at Juventus was confirmed Sunday, with Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia having said the 60-year-old had asked to be allowed to return to Italy to be closer to his family and friends.- When does the transfer window close?- Check out all the completed...