Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has told Frank Lampard he can be a great managerial success.
United were surprisingly dumped out of the Carabao Cup as they were beaten on penalties by Championship side Derby following a 2-2 draw at Old Trafford last week.
And Mourinho, a two-time Champions League winner, told the 40-year-old after that match he has a special career ahead.
Mourinho, 55, said to his former Chelsea star: “Obviously, it's time for you Frank to think about your next career.
“As I told you at Old Trafford, only a manager with great potential can organise a team to play that way.
“I knew you were desperate to beat me. And you did. Though it was 2-2 after 90 minutes. You know what I feel for you."
Mourinho was speaking in a special tribute video on Monday night as Lampard was inducted into the Legends of Football Hall of Fame in aid of music therapy charity Nordoff Robbins.