Leicester City boss Brendan Rodgers has expressed his sympathy for Frank Lampard after he was sacked by Chelsea.

He said: “I’m really sad for Frank, I know how much the club means for him.

“Looking at the squad, and how young they are, it’s a team and squad that needs time, and unfortunately he hasn’t been given that time.

“I really really feel for him, he had the courage to step out of an amazing career as a player, he could have had an easier route, done a great job at Derby and he couldn’t really turn it down.

“He did a good job last season. results might not have been what he wanted as he is a winner. He needed time and sadly for him he hasn’t got that time.”

During his press conference, this is what Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola had to say about Frank Lampard’s dismissal at Chelsea.

Guardiola: “People talk about projects and ideas but it doesn’t exist. You have to win or you be sacked.

“I respect the Chelsea decision but a huge hug for Frank, hopefully when the lockdown is over I can go to a restaurant and see him again.

“We depend on results, not the way we play or philosophy. You have to get results and if you don’t you will be replaced.”