Everton club on January 23 officially announced the decision to sack coach Frank Lampard following a disappointing series of matches that put the Merseyside team at risk. relegation at the end of the 2022-2023 season.
Everton’s statement read: “Frank, along with his commitment and dedication to his team, has been an example throughout his time at the club, but his recent results and position in the season. We are now forced to make this very difficult decision…
Every member of Everton would like to express their gratitude to Frank and the coaching staff for their contributions over the past 12 challenging months. We wish Frank and his entire team of assistants every success in the future.”
With the decision lay off Lampard, the former England international’s coaching staff including Joe Edwards, Paul Clement, Ashley Cole and Chris Jones will also leave Everton, while Adam Kelly will remain as goalkeeping coach at the Merseyside team.
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Earlier on the same day, the British press simultaneously reported that following a series of disappointing matches, the Everton board decided to fire coach Lampard.
According to the newspapers, the last competition that the Chelsea legend led Everton was the loss once morest West Ham – the team also did not have a good performance this season. With only 15 points following 20 matches played, Everton are at the penultimate position of the Premier League rankings for the 2022-2023 season.
Appointed in January 2022 following leading Chelsea and before that, Derby County, the once “lungless man” was expected to breathe new life into Everton – the team also fired the coach at that time. Coach Rafa Benitez.
However, difficulties piled up for coach Lampard this season when Everton sold star Richarlison to Tottenham. Although the owner has spent money to shop, it seems that the new stars coming to Goodison Park have not been able to replace the vacancy left by the Brazilian player.
In the last days of December, rumors of coach Lampard being sacked have been circulating, but the 0-0 draw with Manchester City has kept little hope for the English strategist. However, three consecutive defeats following that were said to be “the last drop of water,” forcing the Board of Directors Everton must make a decision to terminate the contract with Lampard.
Currently, the Merseyside team is looking for candidates, including former striker Wayne Rooney. In the near future, Everton will face the top team, Arsenal on February 4, then a fiery derby with Liverpool on February 13.
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