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'He is the perfect choice' - Lampard tipped as Chelsea's Guardiola by Ferdinand

The former Manchester United defender says giving the club legend the Chelsea job makes perfect sense, comparing him to the Man City boss

Former England and Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand believes Frank Lampard can be Chelsea’s answer to Pep Guardiola.

Ferdinand has described the former Blues midfielder, currently in charge at Championship club Derby County, as the “perfect” candidate for the Stamford Bridge hot seat.

As Goal revealed on Tuesday, Lampard is in the frame to take over from outgoing boss Maurizio Sarri, and has already held talks with Chelsea bosses about making an emotional return to west London.