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Dan Marsh

Wesley Fofana gives honest verdict on Frank Lampard after three straight Chelsea defeats

Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana has insisted that the decision to bring Frank Lampard back to Stamford Bridge was what the club "needed" - despite three defeats in his opening three games.

Lampard, who spent 18 months at the helm before he was dismissed by Roman Abramovich back in 2021, was swiftly installed on an interim basis by Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali earlier this month after they dispensed with the services of Graham Potter.

However, while it was hoped Lampard would be able to steady the ship following Potter's tumultuous reign, the club legend has failed to inspire a turnaround for the Blues, who are still languishing in the bottom half of the Premier League standings.

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