THOMAS TUCHEL says Frank Lampard's legendary status at Chelsea is intact despite him failing as their manager.
Tuchel (right) goes up against the man he replaced when he takes his Chelsea side to Lampard's Everton tomorrow.
The Toffees have dropped into the bottom three after just two wins in their last 10 Premier League games, with their top-flight status now in serious danger.
Relegation with Everton would further damage Lampard's coaching reputation, after lasting just 17 months in charge at Stamford Bridge.
But Tuchel insists Lampard will always be a Chelsea legend, with the midfielder still the club's all-time leading scorer with 211 goals.
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