Victor Anichebe strangely denies calling for Everton to sack Frank Lampard

David Ben 08:49 - 08 April 2022

Former Super Eagles star Victor Anichebe clarifies comment on FranK Lampard's sack

The former Super Eagles and Everton striker has taken to his Instagram story in a brief rant to deny that he called for the club to sack manager Frank Lampard after he claimed the Toffees would be relegated 'unless a change is made

Former Super Eagles star Victor Anichebe has denied calling for the Merseyside club to sack current manager Frank Lampard.

Anichebe had previously claimed that the Toffees would be relegated 'unless a change is made following the latest 2-1 loss to Burnley.

Former Everton striker Victor Anichebe

The former Toffees striker Anichebe then wrote on Instagram saying, Everton would '100 per cent' go down if Everton did not make a change.

The former Everton striker has now stated that he was only referring to a change of tactics or mentality.

Former Chelsea boss and legend Frank Lampard is currently under huge pressure after slumping to yet another defeat to Burnley on Wednesday night in the Premier League.

Frank Lampard looks on as Everton were thrashed by Tottenham at White Hart Lane on Monday

Everton boss Frank Lampard

The 43-year-old Everton coach now faces a huge challenge to ensure the Toffees stay in the Premier League.

However, Anichebe (33) has now taken to his Instagram story in an exclusive rant to clarify his previous comments, claiming the decision to appoint Lampard was absurd.