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Chelsea fans want Frank Lampard to replace Maurizio Sarri at Stamford Bridge

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Published 2 April 2019

- Fans were left chanting Lampard’s name after Sarri's tactics against Cardiff flopped

- The supporters are sick of the Italian's strange selections and called for Lampard to take over

- Ruben Loftus-Cheek came off the bench to score the winner as the Blues netted two late goals to stun Cardiff

Fans have revealed their preferred replacement for Maurizio Sarri after the Italian incurred the wrath of Chelsea faithful .

According to UK Sun, the fans are furious with Sarri decision not to start Hazard and Hudson-Odoi as the Blues battled until the closing moments to beat Cardiff City 2-1 in Sunday, March 31.

And after 30 minutes into the game, the over 3,000 Chelsea fans at the Cardiff Stadium started chatting Hazard’s name as he warmed up on the touchline to keep himself warm from the cold.

The fans did not stop there as they chanted for the manager’s replacement amid requested for Frank Lampard’s return as Chelsea manager.

Sarri’s tactics was faulted and he did not help matters with his team selection.

The fans were fuming after seeing Hudson-Odoi also on the bench less than seven days after starting a Euro 2020 qualifier.

Interestingly, Chelsea played without vision throughout the contest, but were lucky to score a later winner to take their season’s haul to 60 points at the blast of the final whistle.

Source: Tuko.co.ke