Rio Ferdinand says Frank Lampard 'won't get Chelsea job' if he wins Champions League, but Joe Cole disagrees

12.04.2023 - 19:53 eurosport.com

Rio Ferdinand does not believe Frank Lampard will be given the Chelsea head coach role on a permanent basis even if his side win the Champions League this season.

Lampard was installed as interim boss at Chelsea last week following the departure of Graham Potter and has so far overseen one game: a 1-0 defeat to Wolves in the Premier League last Saturday.

Ad Chelsea are still in the Champions League and take on defending champions Real Madrid over two legs in the quarter-finals.

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