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Could it be an awkward reunion? BBC sign up Frank Lampard AND Petr Cech to boost their Euro 2020 punditry team... even though ex-Chelsea boss and his sporting director's relationship was 'strained' before his sacking

Daily Mail | June 10, 2021

Related Topics: Frank Lampard, BBC, Micah Richards, Rio Ferdinand, Thierry Henry, UEFA Euro 2020, Alex Scott, Ashley Williams, Gabby Logan

Frank Lampard and Petr Cech could be in for an awkward reunion in the BBC studio as pundits for the Euros.

The Chelsea legends were close as team-mates for the Blues but the dynamic changed during Lampard's time as manager with the former goalkeeper in his role as sporting director.

According to the Telegraph, the relationship between the pair was 'strained' prior to Lampard's sacking in January after 18 months in the job.

Frank Lampard will be a pundit for the BBC for the European Championships
Petr Cech had a 'strained' relationship with Lampard towards the end of the manager's time at Chelsea and the keeper still trained all the time
The duo will add to the BBC line-up, with Gary Lineker (centre) leading the coverage, with (left-right) Eilidh Barbour, Rio Ferdinand, Jermaine Jenas, Ashley Williams, Alan Shearer, Thierry Henry, Alex Scott, Gabby Logan, Micah Richards and Shelley Kerr signed up

They report that even though the manager publicly praised the role of Cech, it was a different story behind the scenes.

See full article at Daily Mail