Derby skipper Richard Keogh is keeping his fingers crossed that manager Frank Lampard will not be lured back to Chelsea should Maurizio Sarri depart. Frank Lampard, centre, enjoyed a successful playing career with Chelsea (Nick Potts/PA)Asked if he would be sad to see the former England midfielder go, Keogh said: “Yes, for sure. He’s going to have a fantastic career as a manager, for sure. Republic of Ireland defender Richard Keogh met up ahead of the Euro 2020 qualifiers against Denmark and Gibraltar (Niall Carson/PA)“Hopefully he stays. ⚪⚫ pic.twitter.com/VAFg6fp9k1 — Derby County (@dcfcofficial) May 31, 2019And he is more determined than ever to end that run of disappointments next season.

Source: Irish Examiner June 04, 2019 12:00 UTC