Former Chelsea legend Frank Lampard will not be taking up the role of Roma’s head coach, ending any hopes of a potential reunion with Tottenham Hotspur after the international break. The 46-year-old, who last managed Chelsea as a caretaker in the 2022/23 season, was rumoured to be in the running for the vacant position at Roma. However, following Ivan Juric’s dismissal after a 3-2 defeat to Bologna, Lampard has been ruled out of the race.
Sky Sports Germany reported that Lampard was considered as one of the candidates for the job but will not be taking over at Roma. Other options, including Roberto Mancini, are now being explored by the Serie A side. The news comes as Roma gears up to face Tottenham in the Europa League on November 28, a match that would have seen Lampard’s second game in charge if he had taken the reins at the Italian club.
Instead of Roma, Lampard is being considered as a replacement for Mark Robins at Coventry. Following a 2-1 defeat to Derby, Robins was let go, making way for Lampard as the frontrunner for the Sky Blues managerial position. TalkSPORT even discussed Lampard’s potential move to Coventry, with Simon Jordan highlighting the risks involved in the job while Martin Keown suggested Lampard could create something special at the club.
Lampard’s managerial journey began at Derby in the Championship, where he led the team to the play-off final in his first season. Subsequently, Lampard returned to Chelsea as manager, achieving a top-four finish in his debut season despite challenges like a transfer ban. However, his time at Chelsea was cut short in the 2020/21 season, leading to a brief hiatus from management before taking the helm at Everton.
Unfortunately, Lampard’s tenure at Everton was not as successful, resulting in a 27 per cent win rate before his departure in January 2023. He then rejoined Chelsea on a caretaker basis for the last 11 matches of the season, winning just one game. With Lampard’s coaching journey taking various twists and turns, the possibility of him rejuvenating Coventry remains to be seen.
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Overall, Lampard’s managerial future seems to be taking a different course than initially expected, with Roma out of the picture and Coventry emerging as a potential destination. As Lampard contemplates his next move in the world of football management, fans are eager to see where his coaching journey will lead next.
