Tuchel reacted to threatened Frank Lampard message ahead of Everton clash
Another massive game for Chelsea as the Blues set to meet their former manager Frank Lampard.
However, Chelsea will be away to Everton at the Goodison Park on Sunday afternoon, and it’s a game that means two different things for the two sides.
However, the Blues are keen on the three points to finish in 3rd place, while Everton are currently in a tough relegation fight.
The toffees are 18th in the league, and the last thing they need is a defeat against Chelsea.
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has now sent a message across to Everton manager Frank Lampard, as he acknowledged the Blues legend for being a gentleman.
Tuchel said on Friday: “No, we’ve had no lunch. I agree he sent me a very kind, respectful message after I took over at Chelsea that meant a lot.”
“I was a huge fan of him as a player, and he is – and will remain – a legend at our club. This is a given. I was very happy when he wrote me that message, it was very gentlemanly.
“We didn’t have the chance to go out and have lunch, and he also took the chance to go and take charge of Everton. He took an assistant from us, Joe Edwards, and were not so happy! Just joking. We will meet some friendly faces [on Sunday] with Joe and Ashley Cole, and Frank, who I have never met in person.
“I would love to meet him. We need the points, and they need the points urgently as well. It is an exciting week for me personally.
“I love to play at Old Trafford, and everybody tells me about the atmosphere at Goodison Park, how emotional and how tough it is to play there. These are two nice fixtures, what it is all about. I am excited to go there, and we expect a tough fight.”