These are Abramovich's first words after Lampard's dismissal

Frank Lamard was dismissed from Chelsea after the negative series where the Blues” lost five of the last eight matches.

In the club's official announcement, Chelsea explains the reason for the dismissal, that the club has remained in the middle of the table and the direction is unknown.

According to the announcement, the decision on Lamard's departure was taken after an open and transparent discussion between the parties.

Even Roman Abramovich expressed regret over the English departure from “Stamford Bridge” where he said he was welcome in the future.

This was a very difficult decision for us, much more because I have excellent personal relations with Frank and I have the highest respect for him”, he said.

He is a man of great integrity and high work ethics. However, under current circumstances we believe it is better to change manager”, he added.

On behalf of everyone in the club, on board and in person, I would like to thank Frank for his work as manager and wish him any success in the future”, Abramovich said.

It is an important icon of this excellent club and its status here remains intact. He will always have been warmly welcomed back to Stamford Bridge”, Roman Abramovich concluded.