Lampard and Premier League managers refuse to weigh in on Manchester City verdict

Manchester City’s verdict remains a major talking point in English football, but Frank Lampard, Daniel Farke, Marco Rose and Matthias Jaissle have all declined to offer opinions on the case or any possible punishment.

The four managers said the matter should be left to the relevant authorities while the process continues, with each preferring to concentrate on their clubs and performances on the pitch.

Lampard: ‘It’s not my role to talk about a punishment’

Coventry City manager Frank Lampard recognised Manchester City’s status in the English game but said he was not close enough to the case to comment on its outcome.

“What can you say when an appeal is going on? I’m not inside the story. They are a huge football club now, a huge squad of quality players, so we will see. I’m outside the loop. It’s not my role to talk about a punishment or how much.”

Lampard’s comments reflected the broader reluctance among managers to speculate while the legal and disciplinary process remains unresolved.

Leeds United manager Daniel Farke also argued that the debate should be led by people directly involved in the case.

“It makes no sense if right now everyone wants to have an opinion about this topic. There are more qualified people to talk about this. It’s nothing to do with me, I was not involved in the title race during those years. This is not my topic. Football is my topic.”

Farke said his priority was football rather than a controversy outside his direct responsibilities.

Rose and Jaissle back authorities

Bournemouth manager Marco Rose said he trusted those dealing with the situation and did not want to become involved in judging it himself.

“I trust in the guys who are involved in these kinds of things and situations and then we will see what happens. I’m a football coach not a politician and I love to be a football coach and it should stay like this.”

Newcastle manager Matthias Jaissle took a similar position, saying there was an established process and that his club should focus on matters it could influence.

“It is not in my job description to judge on that. The authorities are taking care of it and there is a clear process now which will be followed and speaking on behalf of the whole club, it is the right approach to focus on what we we can do better and what we can influence on the pitch.”

The four managers therefore avoided publicly taking sides on Manchester City’s verdict, instead leaving the decision to the authorities.

Manchester City face a major Premier League match on Sunday when they travel to Anfield to play Liverpool. Enzo Maresca’s side can expect a hostile reception from the home supporters.