Frank Lampard warned Mauricio Pochettino that he faces a big task to change Chelsea as he warned that the criteria have been lowered. But the Chelsea legend believes the new boss is a “great manager” and has the best compatibility for the club.
Lampard is leaving to be replaced through Mauricio Pochettino, who signed his contract yesterday. He said: “I’m a big fan of Maurico Pochettino, he’s a wonderful coach. It’s about getting the right point from the coach and Pochettino’s story tells you that he is.
“So let him roll up his sleeves and try to create a strong identity in this team. It’s not an overnight thing, so we need to pay attention to expectations. “
“I know criteria are a very undeniable word, but the criteria here have definitely decreased. I can be fair about it because it’s my last game. But the collective criteria at a club like Chelsea have to be at the maximum, in a different way. “You couldn’t possibly compete.
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“If they don’t combine and communicate in the locker room, any more sensible team wants it. And the moment I walked in, I can see it wasn’t there. Any new coach will want it. “
Chelsea won once in 11 games in his current tenure, but said: “It hasn’t affected my willingness to do this job. I like to do it. “
Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Newcastle meant Chelsea finished 12th in the Premier League under Fulham and Crystal Palace despite Todd Boehly spending around £600 million on new players over the past 12 months.
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Their warring games for the final game, on the other hand, have had a contrasting season with Chelsea and they will play in the Champions League next season for the first time since the 2002-03 campaign.
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has already had talks with his board about who he needs for his squad this summer, with Champions League football just around the corner next year.
Howe said: “We must bring up quality players. We have been friendly in several areas. We want a little more depth. Newcastle have been highly connected with several players in recent weeks, adding Declan Rice, James Muploadison, Scott McTominay and Kieran Tierney, among others.