Chelsea winger Willian has backed club “legend” Frank Lampard to succeed at Stamford Bridge if - as expected - he is appointed the Blues’ new manager.
Lampard’s current club Derby granted Chelsea permission to speak to the club’s all-time top scorer last week, with the 41-year-old likely to succeed Maurizio Sarri just 12 months after taking his first job in management.
He led the Rams to the Championship play-off final last season, losing out to Aston Villa in the final, but it was enough to convince his old club that his credentials warranted serious consideration.