Long May He Reign — Vincent Kompany On Lampard’s Return

• Thursday sent a shocker to Chelsea fans’ heart when it was confirmed that ex-Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard was returning to the club on interim basis.

• However for Burnley coach, Vincent Kompany, the former Manchester City player needs all the luck he can get in his second merry go round at Stamford Bridge.

• Vincent Kompany jokes that the deal may eventually become permanent considering anything is possible in football.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that former Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany has expressed his excitement over the appointment of Frank Lampard as Chelsea’s interim manager.

Lampard, who spent his final days as a player at Manchester City, was announced as the new manager of Chelsea following the sacking of Graham Potter.

Vincent Kompany, who now manages Burnley, praised the decision of the Blues hierarchy to bring back Lampard to Stamford Bridge.

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Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, Kompany described Lampard as knowledgeable, with a good heart and character. He also added that he was happy for his old teammate to be back in the dugout with the Blues.

The Belgian defender, who played with Lampard at Manchester City during the 2014-2015 season, spoke highly of the new Chelsea boss, saying, “Definitely in my time as a player he was someone I looked up to, so it’s good he’s got the job.”

Kompany also joked about Lampard’s interim status, saying, “You say it’s interim? I say long may it last!” Lampard has been appointed as Chelsea’s interim manager till the season comes to an end, however Kompany is hopeful the deal may end up changing for something more permanent.

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The former Chelsea midfielder has a tough task ahead of him, as he has to guide the Blues back into the top four of the Premier League and qualify for the Champions League. Lampard’s first game in charge will be a pre-season friendly against Irish side Bohemians on July 10.

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