Frank Lampard makes decision over Chelsea return as caretaker manager

Chelsea have begun their search for a new manager after sacking Graham Potter on Sunday and are keen to speak to several candidates before the end of the week.

Julian Nagelsmann, who was sacked by Bayern Munich during the international break, has already held talks with Chelsea’s hierarchy and remains under consideration.

Chelsea are also speaking to former Spain and Barcelona head coach Luis Enrique, who travelled to London for further discussions on Wednesday.

Lampard, meanwhile, is out of work after he was sacked by Everton in January but was sat in the director’s box at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday evening to watch Chelsea’s goalless draw with Liverpool.

‘That was one of my reflections on it, because then that void becomes an issue. It certainly wasn’t just my fault, because I think that should be a two-way responsibility because you need to feel support.

‘Like you’re saying, how do you get that long-term vision? Well, you’d better be supported back when it is a bit tough because that’s the reality of football.’

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