Frank Lampard made his return to Chelsea on Thursday as the club's caretaker manager to take the reins from Bruno Saltor, who took to the dugout following Graham Potter's departure from the club. There was a great deal of familiarity for the Chelsea coach who spent 13 years playing for the club and 18 months in charge
The Blues boss quickly reacquainted himself with the media at Cobham, while there was a buzz present across the training ground ahead of Chelsea's announcement. Lampard suggested his knowledge of the club, the players and its facilities would help him in his role until the end of the season.
While such resources will undoubtedly prove helpful, and Lampard's relationship with players such as Mason Mount could prove key to finding success at Stamford Bridge, it may not all be so simple. The Blues boss was relieved of his duties with the west London side struggling in January 2021, and there is no guarantee every player will be enthusiastic for his return.
