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Zola unhappy with late Chelsea departure after Lampard arrival

The Italian has been overlooked for a place in the Blues legend's backroom staff and admits he faces a tough challenge to find work now

Outgoing Chelsea assistant Gianfranco Zola has admitted he was disappointed with the timing of his departure, as former team-mate Frank Lampard takes charge at Stamford Bridge.

Lampard was confirmed as Maurizio Sarri's successor on Thursday after a single year at the helm of Derby County in the Championship.

And in his presentation the former England international confirmed that Zola would not form part of his staff, trusting instead in Jody Morris and Chris Jones to assist him for the coming season.