Frank Lampard has admitted that returning to Chelsea was a simple choice after the club's all-time top scorer was confirmed as the new interim manager. Lampard replaces Bruno Saltor as coach until the end of the season following the departure of Graham Potter on Sunday.
The Blues have turned to their former midfielder as they seek to appoint a third manager in ten months under the new ownership. While they are continuing talks with Luis Enrique and Julian Nagelsmann, the club have given themselves more time to make an advised an informed decision on the next permanent coach.
Speaking for the first time since the appointment, Lampard said: "[It was an] Easy decision for me, this is my club. I'm also a very practical person. I've been on a different path since I left Chelsea but to come back when I've been asked and come back with a belief I can help until the end of the season. Delighted to get the opportunity and I'm thankful.
