Frank Lampard got a new one on April 6 possibility as Chelsea manager after the club’s poor season, but since Lampard’s entry, the London side have struggled to take points.
The result after six games in all competitions is six defeats. This is the worst start for a manager in Chelsea history.
The London Blues had a very difficult time in Tuesday’s derby against Arsenal. ‘The Gunners’ wreaked havoc with Chelsea in the first 45, and after two goals from Martin Ødegaard and one from Gabriel Jesus, it was 3-0 at the break.
In the second half, Chelsea were more successful in containing Arsenal’s attacking machinery. Summer signing Noni Madueke embellished the result, which eventually ended 3-1 for the league leaders.
heavy period
Lampard’s poor stats don’t stop there either. according Register The 44-year-old has become the first England manager, at the highest level, to lose ten consecutive games in all competitions since Arthur Cox in 1988.
In the interview with Sky Sports after the Arsenal game, Chelsea captain César Azpilicueta said the club were going through their most difficult period ever.
– In terms of goals, goals scored, goals conceded, this is the most difficult period since I arrived at the club. We, the players, must take responsibility for this, we must be able to reverse the trend. It’s hard, but you have to get through this difficult period.
Cesc Fàbregas, with a past at both Arsenal and Chelsea, told Sky Sports Studio he struggled to see Lampard’s tactics.
incomprehensible: Cesc Fabregas himself played in the red and blue part of London. Mikel Arteta emerged victorious in the coaching battle in Tuesday’s match. Photo: Eddie Keogh/Reuters
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– We saw two completely different teams when it came to tactics. I even had a coach when I was little who had eleven olives that he threw at the tactical board. That’s kind of how I felt about Chelsea. I couldn’t understand the tactical and technical mistakes made by Chelsea players.
Fabregas reassures the fans
Chelsea sit 12th in the league on 39 points, but you don’t have to look far in the archives to find the last time ‘the blues’ were league champions. Six years ago, in the 2016/17 season, Antonio Conte led the club to the PL trophy.
The season before the Italian arrived in the manager’s chair, Chelsea were in a similar situation. In Leicester’s miraculous 2015/16 season, defending league champions Chelsea finished tenth.
In the Skysports studio after the match, Fabregas made it clear that he himself had helped turn around a weak season.
– Six years ago we had a bad season at Chelsea where we finished 10. Mourinho left, Guus Hiddink came in. He gave young players a chance.
The Spaniard further elaborates:
– In April, Conte arrived, with a clear idea of the direction the club should take. The following season we won the Premier League. It is not impossible. If you bring in a coach with experience, character, who can bring the club together and give them clear ideas on how the club should develop. So it is possible.
Who will take over?
Several English-language media, including major newspapers Athleticismlinks Argentinian Mauricio Pochettino as Chelsea manager next season.
The 51-year-old’s name also came up after Tuesday’s game. Former Chelsea players Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and Cesc Fàbregas would have been happy if the Argentine became Chelsea’s new manager.
– I’d be happy with Pochettino. He plays good football, he won the league, he has experience with big personalities. It has a lot of what it takes.
Fabregas continues:
– He did a very good job at Tottenham, where he worked with many young players and brought them to a good level. It’s just a matter of finding the right coach, which is the difficult task.
On Saturday there are new opportunities for Lampard and co. Chelsea travel to the south coast to take on table neighbors Bournemouth. Start of the game at 4:00 p.m.
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