Although Frank Lampard was unable to turn around Chelsea's fortunes in a dismal campaign, the manager expressed hopes of ending his second stint in charge of the club on a positive note in their Premier League clash against Newcastle United.
Interim manager Lampard was appointed on a short-term deal in April but failed to stop the rot at Chelsea, who are languishing in 12th place in the standings.
Sunday's home game against fourth-placed Newcastle could be Lampard's last at Stamford Bridge, where he was adored by Chelsea fans as the heart and soul of the club's midfield during a trophy-laden 13 years as a player - before a less successful first spell as manager from 2019-2021. "You are in one day out the next and that's fine... I'm quite calm about it and not too nostalgic about it but certainly do appreciate the fans support on Sunday.
British media have reported that Chelsea have reached an agreement to appoint former Tottenham Hotspur and Paris St Germain boss Mauricio Pochettino as their new manager from next season.
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