November 4th 2024.
There has been a lot of buzz surrounding Frank Lampard lately, with reports linking him to a high-profile return to the world of football management. It seems that the former Chelsea legend is being considered as a potential replacement for Ivan Juric, who is currently facing mounting pressure as the manager of Roma.
Juric's team has only managed to pick up 13 points from their first 11 games of the season, and with the sacking of club legend Daniele De Rossi, things have not been going well for Roma. The Croatian manager was already facing an uphill battle, but the lackluster results have only added fuel to the fire. In fact, a recent 3-2 defeat at the hands of Verona has only intensified the rumors of Juric's potential dismissal.
According to reports from Italy's Gazzetta dello Sport, Lampard is just one of several names being considered for the job. The 46-year-old has been out of work since his short-lived tenure as interim manager of Chelsea in 2022-23. While his time at the club did not end well, he still holds credit for his successful first job at Derby County and his initial stint with Chelsea. Of course, his impressive playing career also holds weight in his consideration for the position.
However, Lampard is not the only one in the running. Other names such as Paulo Sousa, currently managing Shabab Al Ahli in Dubai, and Roberto Mancini, who recently left his role as Saudi Arabia's manager, have also been mentioned. Even former Chelsea manager Graham Potter is being considered, along with Claudio Ranieri, Massimiliano Allegri, and Maurizio Sarri.
For now, Juric is still in charge and will lead his team against Union Saint-Gilloise in the Europa League on Thursday night. But with the pressure mounting, it remains to be seen if he can turn things around. In the meantime, Lampard's name continues to circulate strongly in the conversation for the managerial position at Roma. Despite his previous disappointments, his successful track record and reputation in the football world make him a desirable candidate. Only time will tell if he will indeed make a high-profile return to management.
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