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'Thank you for everything, legend!' - Thiago Silva says final goodbye to axed Chelsea boss Lampard

Thiago Silva has said his final goodbye to Frank Lampard, thanking the axed Chelsea boss for "everything" he's done for him during his first few months in west London.

Chelsea announced their decision to dismiss Lampard on Monday on the back of a disastrous run of domestic results.

The Blues were labelled Premier League and Champions League contenders after a 17-match unbeaten streak earlier in the season, but a 1-0 loss to Everton in early December sparked a dramatic downturn in fortunes.

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Lampard saw his side pick up just two wins from their last eight top-flight matches, with five defeats recorded during that period that led to question marks over his credentials.