Frank Lampard will be absent from Derby training for a second successive day as he continues to negotiate his Chelsea return. Rams boss Lampard has been excused from reporting back for pre-season by the Sky Bet Championship club in order to conclude discussions with the Blues’ board. Derby are preparing for next season without Frank Lampard. Derby owner Mel Morris says Chelsea have the opportunity to finalise matters with Lampard (PA)The Rams have already begun the search for a new manager. “The first few days of pre-season training will be focused on fitness training and will continue as planned under the guidance of the fitness, medical, conditioning and sports science teams at the club’s training centre.

Source: Irish Examiner July 02, 2019 08:15 UTC