Frank Lampard has been sacked by Chelsea following a dismal slump in form that sees them sit ninth in the Premier League table. 

The players were told not to come to the training ground until Monday afternoon as Lampard becomes the 10th manager sacked during the Roman Abramovich era.

Confirmation of his sacking came just before 11.30am on Monday after the club took decisive action following a torrid run of five losses in eight league games.

Abramovich, speaking publicly in a statement sacking a manager for the first time, described Lampard as a 'man of great integrity' but added: 'Under current circumstances we believe it is best to change managers' with the club in mid-table.

Sunday's win over Luton Town to advance to the fifth round of the FA Cup hasn't proved enough to save the former midfielder from the chop.  

The former Paris Saint-Germain and web page Borussia Dortmund manager Thomas Tuchel is set to replace Lampard with a potential unveiling within 24 hours. 




Frank Lampard has been sacked by Chelsea after just 18 months in charge at Stamford Bridge





Chelsea beat Championship side Luton 3-1 in the FA Cup on Sunday but it didn't save Lampard from the sack following a slump in league form





Club legend Lampard becomes the 10th manager sacked during the Roman Abramovich era





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