Two Chelsea Managerial Candidates Distance Themselves from Club

Two prominent managers, previously linked with the Chelsea job, have distanced themselves from the club. These are former Chelsea midfielders Frank Lampard and Cesc Fàbregas. Lampard, who has already had two stints managing the Blues, recently secured promotion to the Premier League with Coventry. Meanwhile, Fàbregas is on the verge of guiding Como to European competition for the first time in their history.

During his press conference today, Lampard affirmed his focus remains squarely on his current team, at least for now. “Chelsea is a huge part of my life, but right now they have their own things to sort out, and my job is here. I’d like to think Coventry fans are simply enjoying our current position. In the managerial world, many things are beyond your control, so you just focus on your own work. At the moment, I believe we should just enjoy where the team is. We’ve had an incredible season, and I’m truly proud and happy to be a part of it. I’m enjoying what I’m doing here, but I can’t control who worries about my future and who doesn’t,” stated the Chelsea legend.

Fàbregas also showed no interest in the managerial position at Stamford Bridge. “I have nothing to say on the matter. I’d be crazy to think about anything other than the next five matches and the chance to qualify my team for European competition for the first time in the club’s history. My focus is on the upcoming game against Genoa. I haven’t even seen our president’s statement. I only know he’s told me he really values me. I believe I will continue my period as Como coach, focusing on the upcoming fixtures,” commented the young specialist ahead of the match against the Genoese side.

Meanwhile, Como president Mirwan Suwarso admitted he would allow Fàbregas to join Chelsea if that were his subordinate's wish. “If it makes him happy, then he’s welcome to go. An employer wants his employees to stay with him for as long as possible, but ultimately, we don’t own him, so he’s free to go to Chelsea if that’s what he wants. His shares in the club? As long as he doesn’t move to another Italian club, he can keep them. Business is business, and ideas are ideas. We have to look at things in a way that makes sense, right? It’s common sense,” he shared with City AM.