April 7th 2024.
Frank Lampard, a well-known former Chelsea player, has been without a managerial role since his interim stint at the club ended in disaster. However, it seems that he may have an opportunity to get back into the game as he is being considered for the position of manager for the Canada national team.
After his time at Chelsea came to an end last summer, Lampard has been eager to return to the dugout but has been waiting for the right opportunity. It is unclear if a job overseas would appeal to him, but according to reports from The Telegraph, Canada has shortlisted the 45-year-old as they continue their search for a new head coach to lead them into the 2026 World Cup.
This is a big opportunity for Canada, especially since they will be co-hosting the World Cup with the USA and Mexico. Currently, Mauro Biello is serving as the interim head coach, having previously been an assistant to John Herdman who resigned in 2023 to take charge of Toronto FC. Herdman, an Englishman, led Canada to their second ever World Cup appearance in 2022, where they unfortunately were knocked out in the group stage despite putting up a good fight.
One of Canada's star players is Alphonso Davies, who plays for Bayern Munich. Lampard, on the other hand, has had a mixed and at times poor record as a manager. He had a successful run with Derby County, taking them to the Championship play-off final in 2019. He then returned to Chelsea and despite being under a transfer ban, he managed to qualify for the Champions League and reach the FA Cup final. However, a poor start to the following season led to his sacking and he then took charge of Everton in 2022, saving them from relegation.
Unfortunately, his time at Everton was short-lived as he was sacked after a poor start to the following season. But, in a surprising turn of events, he made a comeback to Chelsea a few months later when the team was going through a rough patch. However, this decision did not work out well as Lampard only managed to win one game out of 11, leading to a 12th place finish in the table.
If offered the job, Lampard will have the opportunity to manage what some have called Canada's "Golden Generation" of players, including the likes of Alphonso Davies and Jonathan David. This would be a big challenge for Lampard, but with his experience and determination, he may be the perfect fit for the Canadian national team.
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