Chelsea manager latest: Frank Lampard should SNUB chance to become Chelsea manager this summer, says Shaun Wright-Phillips

Chelsea manager latest: Frank Lampard should SNUB chance to become Chelsea manager this summer, says Shaun Wright-Phillips
Shaun Wright-Phillips believes Frank Lampard should ‘wait a little bit longer’ and snub Chelsea’s advances if he is offered the opportunity to replace Maurizio Sarri this summer.Blues legend Lampard has been heavily linked with the manager’s job at Stamford Bridge, with continued uncertainty over Sarri’s future as he ponders a move back to Serie A with Juventus.getty2

Frank Lampard has been urged to turn down the Chelsea job by former team-mate Shaun Wright Phillips

However, former Chelsea winger Wright-Phillips, a 21m signing from Manchester City back in 2005, wants Lampard to bide his time and continue to develop as a manager at Derby.He may as well continue progressing as a coach and then when he goes there he goes there for good,” Wright-Phillips speaking exclusively to 888sport, said. Bookmakers predict how next seasons Premier League table will lookThats what I would like to see him do but if he feels ready for it and only he knows he should jump at it.He continued: I think if Frank gets the job hes going to bring a feeling of calmness. He is Mr Chelsea.“He knows what the club needs and how the football should be played for the fans to get back to enjoying it and fully supporting it.”Wright-Phillips, the son of Arsenal legend Ian, has further warned Lampard that stepping into the role could prove a big mistake and affect his credentials as a young boss in the game.getty2

Lampard led Derby to the Championship play-off final in his first season as a manager

“Chelsea is not an easy job to step into and there is no point him stepping in and getting the sack within two years,” he added.If I was in Franks shoes I would wait a little bit longer.”Read the full888sport interviewwithShaunWright-Philips as he discusses Frank Lampard, Eden Hazard and who Man City should sign to replace Vincent Kompany

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