Opinion: 3 players who will thrive at Chelsea under Frank Lampard 

Amid major concern over the vacant managerial seat at Chelsea football club, the hierarchy at Stamford Bridge recalled one of their very own - Frank Lampard.

The former midfielder has certainly imbibed a breath of fresh air and excitement among the faithful, especially after the departure of the beloved Eden Hazard and Maurizio Sarri. Not to mention, the transfer ban as well.

Of course, each and every Blue was thrilled to bits upon 'Super Frankie's' arrival. Roll back a few months, and not everyone at West London was behind Maurizio Sarri. In the quest of playing nerve-wracking, breathtaking, possession-based football, the Italian mastermind overlooked key concepts in football, such as improvisation and flexibility.

Soon, a relentless Chelsea began to appear predictable. They lost steam in terms of the Premier League race, and although Sarri landed a Europa League trophy, his stubborn nature didn't go too well with the fans.

With Lampard on the hot seat, it'd be too harsh to expect fairy tales from a team that isn't allowed to beef up its ranks. What we can expect is pace, high press, youth development, deadly counter-attacking football and of course, the 'homely' feeling.

Football is a spontaneous sport. The game changes, ideas change, teams and their structures change, and with the beginning of a brand-new era at Chelsea, we can surely expect a different starting XI to that of Sarri's this season.

On that note, we look at three players who are expected to thrive under Frank Lampard.

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#3 David Luiz

Arguably one of the most decorated defenders in modern-day football, David Luiz has been hugely pivotal for Chelsea since returning to the club.

Although at times he has drawn mixed reviews for his reckless and lazy defending, the experienced central defender has helped Chelsea to many trophies, including the Premier League under Antonio Conte and most recently, the Europa League.

Luiz and Lampard share a fantastic relationship, both on and off the field. Although not someone who sports the armband, the Brazilian has a bit of swagger about himself and the way he marshals his teammates from the back.

At Derby, 33-year-old Richard Keogh played the role of an experienced defender at the back; someone who marshalled the back line, passed on notes to the young defenders and carried the team.

With Luiz set to stay at Chelsea for another couple of years, we can anticipate the same.

#2 Mason Mount

Frank Lampard brought the best out of Jayden Bogle, who plied his trade at the Championship level for the first time, significantly. Fikayo Tomori and Harry Wilson starred for the Rams, but perhaps, no one other than Mason Mount held the team and supplied the goods as consistently.

A gifted midfielder who possesses immaculate quality on the ball, be it from set pieces, dribbles or the end product, Mount is one of the brightest prospects in English football.

Defensively too, he is a tireless worker. The starlet tracks back, runs the extra yard and more often than not, covers every blade of grass in pursuit of regaining possession.

Having worked with Lampard and Jody Morris, he will surely understand the desired configuration at Chelsea and probably be ahead of his peers at the club, in terms of reading and grasping the orders from the think tank.

#1 N'Golo Kante

“One of the pleasures of me getting this job is I am able to work with players of his quality and my job is to find the best position to get the best out of him in the team," said Lampard, when asked if he knew where he'd place N'Golo Kante on the pitch.

Perhaps, we all know it.

Kante emerged as arguably the finest central midfielder in the world in a holding role when he won two consecutive Premier League titles and the World Cup the following year.

The smiling assassin has got everything to take Chelsea to the greatest of heights, just as he did under Antonio Conte three years back. He can single-handedly protect defenses, mastermind recoveries, cover up for lost space and facilitate his teammates.

All that with no fuss and the best smile in the football world, what else do you wish to see? N'Golo Kante is set to be back, back with a bang!