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Thomas Tuchel hails 'amazing' Frank Lampard for 'laying the foundations' for a Champions League and FA Cup double at Chelsea... but reveals he hasn't spoken to his predecessor since their initial contact after his sacking

Daily Mail | May 11, 2021

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Thomas Tuchel has hailed former manager Frank Lampard for 'laying the foundations' to get Chelsea to both the Champions League and FA Cup finals.

The Blues are gearing for a massive three weeks before the season comes to a close, taking on Leicester in the FA Cup final this weekend before facing Man City in the Champions League final on May 29.

The club are also in pole position for a top-four finish and Tuchel has credited his predecessor for helping Chelsea get into such a promising position.

Thomas Tuchel's Chelsea head into the London derby against Arsenal in imperious form
Chelsea boss Tuchel has hailed the work of predecessor Frank Lampard at Stamford Bridge

When asked if Lampard deserves credit ahead of Wednesday night's London derby against Arsenal in the Premier League, Tuchel replied: Frank had an amazing record in the group stage of the Champions League.

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