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Lampard warned of potential ‘disaster’ in debut campaign by former Chelsea defender

Glen Johnson admits that the new Blues boss faces a tough start to his reign and has to deliver a top-six finish in order to be avoid becoming a flop

Frank Lampard has been warned that he faces potential “disaster” at Chelsea, with Glen Johnson saying his former team-mate has to deliver a top-six finish in difficult circumstances.

The Blues legend has returned to Stamford Bridge to take on a first managerial post in the Premier League.

He only has one season of coaching experience under his belt, picked up at Championship side Derby, and has walked into a two-window transfer ban in west London.