Former Chelsea boss Frank Lampard admits he was happy at reading the statement club owner Roman Abramovich released after Lampard’s sacking.
The Blues parted company with Lampard midway through this season, replacing him with German manager Thomas Tuchel.
While Abramovich typically remains quiet following manager sackings, he released a statement thanking Lampard for his services to the club.
Lampard said about the statement to the Daily Mail: “I loved that. I could never sit here and say I have anything but appreciation for what he did for my career.
“I was disappointed because I felt we could change things. I saw games coming up as opportunities to get points.
“Your pride takes a hit. There is no doubt about it. That’s human. But with reflection, I would have been absolutely naive to think it would be any different for myself than it had been for managers in the past.
“History says Chelsea make changes and sometimes they have real success off the back of it. It was never for me to go against their model. I have full appreciation to Roman for the opportunity. I can only look forward.”