Thomas Tuchel says Frank Lampard's legendary status at Chelsea is intact - despite him failing as their manager.
Tuchel goes up against the man he replaced when he takes his Chelsea side to Lampard's relegation-threatened Everton on Saturday. The Toffees have dropped into the bottom three after just two wins in their last eight Premier League, with their top-flight status now in serious danger.
Relegation with Everton would further damage Lampard's coaching reputation, after lasting just 17 months in charge at Stamford Bridge. But Tuchel insists Lampard will always be a Chelsea legend, with the midfielder still the club's all-time leading scorer with 211 goals. Tuchel revealed he received a good luck message from Lampard when he succeeded him 15 months ago and said he is looking forward to meeting him for the first time.
