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Frank Lampard refuses to criticise old friend Roman Abramovich as he says his time as Chelsea manager was 'incredible', despite being sacked after just 18 months in charge as he admits 'the edge was taken off' without fans during the pandemic

Frank Lampard has labelled his time in charge of Chelsea as 'incredible' despite being brutally axed by the club after just 18 months.

Club legend Lampard was dismissed in January with his team lying in ninth, and five points off the Champions League spots, and quickly replaced by Thomas Tuchel.

But, speaking for the first time since leaving, Lampard chose to look back fondly on his tenure - and admitted the atmosphere lost its edge without crowds.

Frank Lampard labelled his time in charge of Chelsea as 'incredible' three months after leaving

'I'm absolutely appreciative of the opportunity I had to manage Chelsea,' he said in the exclusive Q&A in aid of the Willow Foundation.