I think this is a smart appointment by chelsea. With their transfer ban, expectations for next season are going to be at the lowest they’ll ever be under Abramovich which gives him a bit of time.
Lampard will get the major voices at Chelsea on board which is something they’ve struggled with massively over he years. Their squad needs some work if they’re to challenge for titles but it’s still good enough to grab fourth comfortably imo, they’ll have to learn to play without relying on Hazard but with kante in his natural position and some of their talented youngsters getting a chance through necessity, there’s enough in that squad to do better than arsenal and United.
If he gets top 4 he’ll get some money to spend next summer and can then build. I’m happy for Chelsea to do well, a strong Chelsea side leaves a stronger chance of United Liverpool and spurs winning nothing. if we can’t win the league, Chelsea are usually the least offensive team from the realistic contenders.