NEWS · 29 Aug 2026
Lampard 'somewhere in the middle' of Mourinho and Ancelotti
Round-up: Lampard 'somewhere in the middle' of Mourinho and Ancelotti. Eight years into his own managerial career, Coventry City boss Frank Lampard cites Jose Mourinho and Carli Ancelotti as the main influences on his style.
Lampard 'somewhere in the middle' of Mourinho and Ancelotti. Based on available reporting: Eight years into his own managerial career, Coventry City boss Frank Lampard cites Jose Mourinho and Carli Ancelotti as the main influences on his style.
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