Management Comparison: Sterling was 'slightly wrong' - Lampard

Manchester City English forward Raheem Sterling. Photo: Matt McNulty - Manchester City/Manchester City FC via Getty Images

Raheem Sterling was "slightly wrong" in comparing the managerial roles afforded to former players of different races, says Chelsea boss Frank Lampard.


Manchester City's Sterling called for more black managers in football while speaking about racism in the aftermath of the death of American George Floyd.

He compared the jobs given to Lampard and Rangers boss Steven Gerrard with those of Sol Campbell and Ashley Cole.

Lampard said the 25-year-old's comparison was "very casual".

"I think in the actual case of managers, I think he got it, from my point of view, slightly wrong," said Lampard.

"Those opportunities have to be equal for everybody, I think we all agree on that.

"But within that then there are the details of how hard you worked.

"I certainly worked from the start of my career to try to get this opportunity, and there's a million things along the way that knock you, set you back, that you fight against."