13 quotes to explain Frank Lampard’s philosophy as manager

After the Rafa Benitez debacle, Everton fans are excited by the prospect of being managed by Frank Lampard in the Premier League – but what can they expect from the former Chelsea boss?

Lampard, an icon at Stamford Bridge as a player, replaced Maurizio Sarri in July 2019 after just a single season in charge of Derby County, who he guided to the play-off final.

He then spent 18 months working at the Bridge, part of which was spent under a transfer ban. He was sacked in January 2021 after a poor run of results.

Despite that, many Chelsea fans still hold Lampard the manager in high regard, especially because of the chances he gave to young players like Mason Mount, Tammy Abraham, Reece James and Callum Hudson-Odoi.

So what can Everton fans expect? We’ve taken a look at what has been said about Lampard’s style of management, including plenty of insight from the man himself.

In a wide-ranging interview with Goal in March 2019, Lampard spoke at length about his football philosophy at Derby.

“In terms of style of play, I want to play good football. We want to try to play. We have been one of the teams in the Championship this season who try to play. We try to move the ball through the pitch, rather than being too direct, that’s not my style. It is not the way I want to play.

“I want my team to play good football, but on the other side of that, I want them to be really aggressive and win the ball back. So I don’t like to try and put myself into one style of play. I think it is important to be adaptable in terms of systems.”

Mount impressed on loan at Derby under Lampard before becoming a Chelsea first-teamer and reiterated his manager’s comments about wanting to win the ball high up the pitch.

“Being a Chelsea midfielder, I