Frank Lampard is a surprise candidate to replace Oliver Glasner at Crystal Palace after his impressive spell at Coventry City.

According to TEAMtalk, Crystal Palace are considering Frank Lampard as Oliver Glasner’s replacement. The Coventry City boss has impressed with his exploits in the EFL Championship, and while he is a surprise name on their list, the Eagles have some other experienced candidates as options for the Austrian tactician’s successor.

Crystal Palace have been in a state of panic following a few events at the club over the last few weeks. The departure of Marc Guehi, coupled with Oliver Glasner’s decision to depart, has put their project in jeopardy, as the club are already looking at potential candidates in the market to replace the manager.

Reports stated Crystal Palace could sack Glasner following his recent comments, but that is not the case, with the club ready to keep hold of the Austrian tactician until the summer. He is certain to leave once his deal expires at the end of the season, as some high-profile clubs are looking to appoint him.

As for Crystal Palace, they have been looking at a few names, including a surprising candidate. Getafe’s Jose Bordalas was an early target when speculation surrounding Glasner became rife, with the Spanish boss also likely to depart once his contract there ends in the summer.

Another La Liga manager, in Rayo Vallecano’s Inigo Perez, is on their list of candidates to replace Glasner, and now a surprise name has emerged in the form of Frank Lampard. The Coventry City boss has impressed with his game with the Championship side, and the former Chelsea manager’s brand of attacking football is what Crystal Palace might be eager on.

Frank Lampard to Crystal Palace?

Lampard has managed over 130 games as a manager across two spells at Chelsea and one with Everton. While those periods were the early days of his managerial career, the 47-year-old English tactician has since developed facets of his style to become more concrete with his methods.

Crystal Palace are open to the idea of appointing Frank Lampard as Glasner’s successor in the coming period, as they could begin talks with the 47-year-old former Chelsea manager. At the moment, Glasner seems destined to see out the remainder of the season, with candidates like Lampard, Bordalas or Perez likely to be targeted in the summer.