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The Chelsea circus continues! Six reasons why Frank Lampard's return is COMPLETELY pointless

If you're a fan of soap operas or reality TV, it's well worth tuning in to the goings on at Chelsea Football Club this season. Indeed, no-one could have foreseen the twist in the latest episode.

After Graham Potter was prematurely kicked off the show off over the weekend, a former main character is set to make a sensational return to the cast: Frank Lampard.

That's right, Chelsea co-owners Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali have inexplicably appointed their second interim manager in a matter of days as they continue their search for a permanent replacement for Potter - which is still in its infancy.

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The move signals the return of one of the club's favourite sons in Lampard, following his stellar playing career and failed stint as manager between 2019 and 2021.

But the big question is: WHY?!