The gesture made by Thiago Silva to welcome back Chelsea manager Frank Lampard is a brilliant act that conveys a significant message

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Brilliant Thiago Silva gesture to returning Chelsea manager Frank Lampard speaks volumesAccording to football saying Thiago Silva was signed by Chelsea on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain during Frank Lampard’s reign as manager at Stamford Bridge.

Although Frank Lampard will return to the Chelsea dugout on an interim basis just two years after he was sacked. The Blues legend was replaced by Thomas Tuchel after enduring a difficult first half to the 2020/21 season with the club struggling down in ninth.

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It must be noted that Lampard’s return to Stamford Bridge was announced on Thursday, coming in to replace Graham Potter until the end of the season with Todd Boehly still searching for a new permanent manager to appoint. Paul Winstanley and Lawrence Stewart are thought to be leading the manager search, with Julian Nagelsmann and Luis Enrique leading the race to become Potter’s permanent replacement.

The former Brighton boss lasted just six months in charge of Chelsea after suffering the same fate as Tuchel in the same season. Potter won just 12 of his 32 games during his tenure, with Bruno Saltor having taken charge of the Blues’ 0-0 draw against Liverpool on Tuesday night.

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Onething is sure Lampard’s return may be the boost that the players and club need heading into the final run of fixtures. Thiago Silva is one player in the squad that will certainly get behind the 44-year-old after his actions following Chelsea’s Champions League success just months after Lampard was sacked.

Shortly after winning the trophy, Silva sent Lampard a text message thanking the Englishman for bringing him to Stamford Bridge. Lampard, reflecting on watching Chelsea win the Champions League final after being sacked, told Gary Neville on the Overlap: “I found it tough watching that game.

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