Rio Ferdinand has claimed Chelsea “need” Frank Lampard and has urged his former teammate to take the job at his old club.

Lampard has been touted as the likely successor to Maurizio Sarri, after the Italian swapped life at Stamford Bridge to take over the reins at Juventus .

The Derby boss has been linked with the role after steering the Rams to the play-off final in his first season as a manager.

Ferdinand has thrown his support behind the ex-England midfielder, and thinks it’s the right move for both parties, reports the Mirror.

Speaking on former Blue’s legend Didier Drogba’s Instagram post, Ferdinand said: “Frank, take the job man. Take it. Chelsea need you.”