EPL: Abramovich set to bring ex-manager Avram Grant back with Lampard under pressure

Chelsea proprietor, Roman Abramovich, is contemplating bringing again former supervisor Avram Grant to work with present boss Frank Lampard, in keeping with Sky Sports activities.

The Russian billionaire believes Grant’s expertise may present invaluable assist to Lampard and his employees.

Chelsea has gained simply one in every of their final six Premier League fixtures and has dropped to ninth place within the desk.

Grant believes his strengths lie as a crew supervisor quite than behind the scenes, so doubtlessly the 65-year-old’s return to Stamford Bridge could possibly be on a short-term foundation.

In 2018, the previous Portsmouth and West Ham boss had a spell as supervisor of Indian Tremendous League crew NorthEast United.

Earlier than that, Grant managed Ghana and led the Black Stars to the Africa Cup of Nations remaining in 2015, dropping to Ivory Coast on penalties.

Grant guided Chelsea to the Champions League remaining in 2008 and Lampard scored 20 targets throughout 40 appearances in all competitions for the Blues throughout that season.