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“I’m a manager now, not a Chelsea player” – Frank Lampard refuses to be drawn into taking swipe at Tottenham before Premier League clash

Chelsea legend Frank Lampard has praised Tottenham ahead of his visit to North London as the Coventry City manager.

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Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 5:37 PM

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Coventry City manager Frank Lampard refused to criticize Tottenham ahead of their upcoming Premier League match.
Lampard stated his mindset is now focused as a manager rather than a former Chelsea player.
Lampard praised Roberto De Zerbi's Tottenham squad despite the North London club currently sitting in the relegation zone.

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Coventry City manager Frank Lampard declined to take a swipe at Tottenham ahead of their upcoming Premier League fixture, stating he must think as a manager rather than a former Chelsea player. Speaking on talkSPORT with host Sam Matterface, Lampard noted he is monitoring Spurs closely and anticipated a difficult challenge despite their slow start to the campaign.

Tottenham are currently managed by Roberto De Zerbi and remain winless in the league, placing them in the relegation zone. Lampard was previously linked with vacancies at both Tottenham and Crystal Palace during the summer before deciding to stay with newly promoted Coventry City.

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