Roy Keane has warned Frank Lampard the “word patience doesn’t exist at Chelsea ” as his role at Stamford Bridge comes under further scrutiny.
Lampard guided the Blues to fourth place in his first season as manager, helping to navigate the club through a transfer embargo.
However, despite a positive start that put Chelsea in the title race going into December, four defeats in six Premier League games has seen their season at threat of unravelling.
Their latest reversal, a 3-1 humbling by Manchester City, leaves Lampard’s side seven points behind league leaders Liverpool, having played a game more.
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