Relegation-threatened Everton have sacked manager Frank Lampard after less than a year in charge at the Goodison Park club, British media reported on Monday.
The former Chelsea boss was appointed to replace Rafael Benitez in January 2022 but leaves with the club 19th in the table, level on points with bottom club Southampton.
BREAKING! Everton have sacked manager Frank Lampard.
The board took the unanimous decision to relieve him of his duties with the club in the relegation zone. pic.twitter.com/qiNbWFySFx
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) January 23, 2023
Frank Lampard has been sacked by Everton, as expected — official club statement to follow 🚨🔵 #EFC pic.twitter.com/TzPqLqs6Gb
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 23, 2023
© Agence France-Presse