Chelsea sack Frank Lampard with Thomas Tuchel expected to take over

Frank Lampard has been sacked by Chelsea (John Walton/PA)

Chelsea have sacked head coach Frank Lampard after a run of five defeats from eight Premier League games.

Owner Roman Abramovich described the decision as “very difficult” and conceded it was a move not taken lightly by the club, with the PA news agency understanding Thomas Tuchel is set to replace the 42-year-old.