Leicester City manager Brendan Rodger warned Frank Lampard, saying legend status at Stamford Bridge will not save him from stick as Chelsea boss.
Lampard was appointed to replace Maurizio Sarri who returned to Italy to coach Juventus after one season in charge of the London club.
The former Chelsea midfielder was the fans favourite because of his exploits at the club as a player.
Now, Rodgers, who had a four-year stint at Chelsea as head youth coach and later reserve team manager, is warning the former England international over expectations as a top manager at a big club.
He said: “When I was at Chelsea, the guys would talk about it. If you’ve been a top player and walked into the changing room, you’ll have that respect automatically.
“But after a few weeks, the same players will look at you and say, ‘What are you going to do for me?’
“That’s how the game works. Look at Zinedine Zidane at Real Madrid — he tries to get the strength of players.
“If you see your job as developing players, improving them to be the best they can, then you can have a successful career.
“No matter what background you come from, you have to have that respect and improve players. I admire the guys who want to come out of that arena as a player.
“It’s totally different when you’re a player. You’re really focused on yourself — your diet, nutrition, you are self-employed.
“To go into management, you’ve got to look after everyone. There are examples of players who do make it — others that don’t quite make it.”
Lamps kicked off his Blues career with a 4-0 thumping from Manchester United.
And history shows only a few top players go on to become successful managers, The Sun report.
But Rodgers is keen to see Lampard buck that trend after a stellar playing career which saw him win three Premier League titles, the Champions League, Europa League and four FA Cups.
Rodgers added: “Players who’ve been at the top of the game should have a chance to be fast-tracked into management.
“You still have to do the work and have the commitment.
“Frank is clearly driven to succeed. With those who’ve been great players, it’s about ambition, but also about doing the work.
“If you do my journey, you must earn it over a longer period.”