Chelsea have another Andriy Shevchenko who played big role in Frank Lampard sacking

But it was their failure to coax the best from Havertz, now the club’s most-expensive signing, that really contributed to Lampard’s demise.

The Blues boss had doubts over whether the German was cut out for his side. With Mason Mount ticking along nicely, he felt the 21-year-old wasn’t an essential signing.

Statistically, he’s been backed up. Havertz has scored just one Premier League goal while registering only three assists, a meagre return for a £72million player.

But Abramovich wanted him. Badly.

Therefore, the Shevchenko comparisons are justified. Lampard, like Mourinho, has paid the price for being unable to produce magic from a player he never even wanted in the first place.