(ANSA) - LONDON, 25 JAN - Frank Lampard is no longer the manager of Chelsea: the former English midfielder was sacked despite the passage to the knockout round of the English Cup, yesterday against Luton Town.
Fatal to the former Derby coach from Labrusca braking in the Premier League which made the 'Blues' slide to ninth position.
In his place, according to the unanimity of the English press, the German Thomas Tuchel will arrive at Stamford Bridge, exonerated last December by Paris Saint Germain.
In recent weeks, Tuchel has been fired from PSG and replaced with Argentine Mauricio Pochettino. The German led the Parisians to the final of the last Champions League, then against Bayern Munich. The imminent engagement of Tuchel excludes that of Massimiliano Allegri: the former Juventus trainer was also approached at the London club. (HANDLE).