Chelsea fans say ‘Breaking Bad can wait’ as Lampard reveals what he was doing when Todd Boehly offered him job
FRANK LAMPARD has revealed he was watching Netflix when he got the call from Todd Boehly to return to Chelsea.
The former Blues midfielder was appointed interim manager last week and lost his first game in charge against Wolves.
Chelsea take on Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie tonight and Lampard was asked how he felt about getting the call to return.
He told BT Sport: “I was in my front room in shorts and a t-shirt watching Netflix!
“It was a big surprise but it’s also a big decision for me because I’m very dedicated to my career, I want to be a good coach.
“But the opportunity when it was a huge deal for me.”
Pundits Rio Ferdiand and Glenn Hoddle laughed in response to Lampard’s revelation and fans also found his remark amusing.
One said: “Breaking bad can wait, we’ve got a UCL to win.”
Another added: “Wonder what he watches.”
A third said: “My turn next then.”
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Lampard oversaw qualification to the Champions League in his only full season in charge of the club in 2020-21.
He also progressed to the knock-out rounds of the competition the following season, which Chelsea went on to win under Thomas Tuchel.
Lampard was sacked with Chelsea eighth in the Prem, just five points off the top four.