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Frank Lampard Downplays Rumours He Could Replace Maurizio Sarri at Chelsea

Former Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard has downplayed rumours he could replace Maurizio Sarri as manager at Stamford Bridge.

Bookmakers have installed Lampard as an option to replace Sarri after Sunday's 6-0 thrashing by Manchester City, but Lampard says he's focused on his current job at Derby County, per FourFourTwo.

"Bookmakers are not always right for starters, so I wouldn't get excited about that. Chelsea are certainly a club I respect and have a manager I respect. My job is here [at Derby] and I'm working very hard.

"All my thoughts are on Ipswich Town away on Wednesday - I hope to see Chelsea put some form together and turn their results around.