Betting Special: Lampard 2/1 not to last the season at Chelsea

Frank Lampard is back at Chelsea and says taking charge of the Blues is the biggest challenge of his career.

Indeed, the 41-year-old has admitted that he is putting his Chelsea legacy on the line by returning to Stamford Bridge.

888Sport go2/1 (3.0) that the newly appointed head coach leaves the club by May 17, the final day of the season. It's 33/100 (1.33) that Lampard remains in charge.

With those prices in mind, the online bookmaker certainly believe there is a realistic chance that the new Chelsea boss doesn't see out the campaign.

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As the club's all-time leading scorer, Lampard will undoubtedly garner plenty of fan support, but the Chelsea hierarchy have been quick to sack managers who have underperformed in the past.

One season in charge of Derby is the former midfielder's only experience in the dugout. The move represents something of a gamble and regardless of history and legacy, results on the field will determine the new manager's fate.

It's Evens (2.0) that Chelsea finish in the top four and 25/1 (26.0) that they win the Premier League for a sixth time.

Lampard's task is not an easy one, not only is he taking charge of a team that have had nine permanent bosses since 2010 despite winning numerous trophies, but the Blues are also operating under a transfer ban.

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Mateo Kovacic and Christian Pulisic have arrived but no further additions will be possible for the incoming boss, putting the club's younger players into the spotlight. Not least due to the departure of Eden Hazard for Real Madrid earlier in the summer.

Those who feel Lampard will be under pressure even earlier in the season can get 4/1 (5.0) that the 41-year-old has left Chelsea before the turn of the year. It's 1/9 (1.11) that he's still in place on January 1 2020.

Chelsea's opening league game is a blockbuster clash against Manchester United at Old Trafford on August 11. 888Sport go 12/5 (3.40) about a Blues win against one of their top four rivals.

The Uefa Super Cup offers an early opportunity for silverware a few days later. Liverpool are 4/5 (1.80) to come out on top in Istanbul with Chelsea available at 17/5 (4.40) to win in normal time.

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