Chelsea Football Club has fired Head Coach Frank Lampard for poor performance and not meeting Chelsea Football Club expectations.

This was confirmed by the Club in a statement that was posted on its website on Monday. According to this statement, Lampard is leaving the club in mid-table without any clear path to sustain improvement.

“We are grateful to Frank for what he has achieved in his time as Head Coach of the club. However, recent results and performances have not met the club’s expectation, leaving the club mid-table without any clear part to sustained improvement,” read the club’s statement.

Meanwhile, Chelsea Football Club owner Roman Abramovich revealed that parting ways with Lampard was a very difficult decision for his club as he has an excellent personal relationship with the former coach.

He described the former Coach as a man of integrity with highest of work ethics.

He also revealed that the Club will make or issue another statement after appointing a new coach. However, unconfirmed reports circulating online are to the effect that Thomas Tuchel will take over as the new Chelsea Head Coach.